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- $61,000 to $141,000 USD / year
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- $160,000 to $200,000 USD / year
ITEA Certified Test & Evaluation Professional and, or INCOSE Certified Systems Engineer Professional credentials.
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Modern Technology Solutions Inc

Principal Flight Test Engineer

Eglin AFB, FL, United States
Eglin AFB, United States

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Apply by: May 8, 2027
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 9, 2026

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How you will contribute to our National Security and Defense Mission:

As a Senior Flight Test Engineer for MTSI, you will be at the center of cutting-edge development for USSOCOM’s fixed wing capabilities. You will directly support the USSOCOM Det 1 commander and the USSOCOM PEO-FW Materiel Leaders, leading high-visibility test missions that accelerate advanced technologies into the hands of the operational warfighters. From planning complex flight test events to executing missions aboard AFSOC aircraft, you will shape the systems that define the future of special operations. These duties will require you to acquire technical knowledge of all key AFSOC Group 1-5 UAS systems and software. This position will be in the Eglin AFB, FL area.

You will be a great fit for this role if:

You have a passion for aerospace, defense, special operations, and advanced technologies
You understand the urgent need to modernize our defense systems and give our warfighters the best possible tools
Paying attention to detail and providing excellent customer service in a professional environment is a skill you excel at
You are passionate about continuous learning and growth, and you seek opportunities to challenge yourself
You are driven to make a meaningful impact through your work

Responsibilities:

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

Core Technical Leadership:

Provide senior flight test engineering expertise for USSOCOM Group 1-5 UAS system development
Use experience operating Group 3 to Group 5 UAS to influence Command and Control, intra-swarm networks, data links, and data backhaul architectures
Develop mission‑driven test objectives, plans, and documentation that guide successful execution
Apply deep technical knowledge to evaluate system readiness and advise senior government leaders
Evaluate and validate AI system performance, robustness, safety, and reliability using defined metrics and test frameworks

Mission Planning & Execution:

Lead and participate in detailed flight test event planning
Prepare mission execution schedules aligned with program timelines
Serve as test conductor for programs involving Group 1-5 UAS and their associated networks, executing live missions aboard AFSOC aircraft, in DoD control rooms, and Ground Control Stations across the country

Integration & Coordination:

Coordinate test venues, assets, and participants across the DoD enterprise
Manage logistics for complex test events and support operations with contract maintenance teams
Facilitate safety processes and aircraft modification requirements

Data, Analysis & Instrumentation:

Work with analysts, instrumentation engineers, and vendors to define data needs
Oversee data management plans, ensuring robust collection, analysis, and distribution methods
Identify technical risks related to data quality, model performance, AI behavior, security, and integration, and develop mitigation strategies

Reporting & Communication:

Deliver clear, concise, and timely reports that capture results and recommended follow‑on actions
Communicate test status, risks, and readiness assessments to senior government leaders and program stakeholders to support informed decision‑making
Ability to communicate and collaborate across multiple disciplines; engineering, program management, and aircrew
Maintain accurate documentation that enables effective cross‑team collaboration

Qualifications:

8+ years in test and evaluation with a focus on Aviation developmental testing
Understanding and significant experience with Group 5 UAS (such as MQ-9) command and control, airborne networks, and/or associated data links
Experience/knowledge of open mission architecture, avionics, mission systems, munitions systems, and comm/radar systems
Working knowledge of DoD and/or Air Force UAS test and evaluation policies
Experience preparing flight test documents including test plans, safety reviews, and test cards
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to travel to test events and program meetings
Ability to obtain FAA Class 3 flight physical
Ability to fly on military aircraft and operate in Ground Control Stations (GCS) or Control Rooms

Education:

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or science

Even Better if you have these desired skills:

Master of Science degree in engineering or science
Experience with Group 1-4 sUAS operations and/or testing on DoD ranges
Autonomous system test experience
Experience using Artificial Intelligence as a tool or in testing
Test Pilot School graduate (USAF/USN/NTPS)
Experience testing at various DoD test ranges
Demonstrated planning, coordination and execution skills on AFSOC or similar aircraft platforms
Knowledge of installed systems/subsystems and support equipment of AFSOC aircraft
Knowledge of AFSOC avionics/mission systems, munitions systems and comm/radar systems
DoD acquisition experience

Clearance Requirements:

Must possess an active DoD Secret Clearance. A Top Secret (TS) security clearance (with SCI and SAP eligibility) is HIGHLY desired

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Skills

Unmanned air systems
Attention to detail
Customer service
Documentation
Event planning
Manage logistics
Data management
Decision making
Program management
Microsoft Office
Communication skills
Hardware testing methods
Artificial intelligence
SAP

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