Aerospace Engineer / Flight Test Analyst

Las Vegas · On-site

About this role

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking an Aerospace Engineer / Flight Test Analyst to join our growing team in Las Vegas, NV.  

This individual will be tasked to support flight test and data analysis of electronic countermeasures and aircraft survivability equipment.

 ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
·      Develop & Maintain Custom MATLAB Tools: Design, program, and maintain data analysis tools, scripts, and automated processes in MATLAB (and/or Python) to streamline test evaluation and post-test data processing.
·      Multi-Source Data Analysis: Aggregate, clean, and analyze complex datasets from various disparate sources, proactively identifying and resolving data anomalies or inconsistencies.
·      Advanced Data Visualization: Create advanced graphical representations or dashboards to compare empirical test data against modeled data or mission criteria.
·      End-to-End Test Documentation: Author comprehensive flight test documentation, including test plans, test cards, data management protocols, incident logs, and final technical reports.
·      Test Design & Strategy: Utilize statistical analysis techniques and design of experiments methodologies to build robust test matrices and define data collection requirements based on pre-test predictive modeling.
·      Flight Test Execution: Active participation in the coordination, planning, and real-time execution of flight tests, including fulfilling critical control room duties.
·      Reporting & Strategic Recommendations: Translate complex test metrics into actionable engineering reports and briefings that outline test success/failure criteria and guide future system development.
·      Cross-Functional Communication: Effectively convey highly technical optical, infrared, or radar-related concepts and findings to program leadership.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, data analytics, operations research, statistics, physics, computer science, or related STEM field

Required Experience:
·      Minimum of 2 years of related experience or masters degree with relevant internship
·      Working knowledge of MATLAB, Python, or similar analytical tools experience is required
 
Desired Skills:
·      Working knowledge of optical, infrared, or radar tracking systems and general flight test principles
·      Previous experience as an aircrew member
·      Proven use and deployment of AI tools to accelerate data analysis

Clearance Requirements:
Must be able to qualify and maintain a secret clearance. Active secret clearance preferred.

Travel:
Candidate should anticipate and be available to travel for up to two weeks per month or more.

U.S. Citizenship is required.

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Company at a glance

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and technology solutions company delivering first-choice capabilities to solve problems of global importance in the critical mission areas of missile defense, cyber security, intelligence, unmanned/autonomous systems, aviation, space, and homeland security.

The MTSI mission is to make important and lasting contributions to the nation's defense and security by providing leadership and best- value solutions to solve America's most technically challenging strategic problems. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.

For current MTSI job openings, please visit www.mtsi-va.com/careers.

Founded1993
Team Size1,001-5,000 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustrySpace Research and Technology
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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