Test Engineer

• Test Planning and Development:
• Develop detailed test plans, test cases, and procedures based on system requirements and specifications.
• Coordinate and execute tests for hardware, software, and integrated systems supporting advanced air platform technologies.
• Test Execution and Data Collection:
• Perform functional, performance, and stress testing in laboratory and operational environments (e.g., Hardware-in-the-Loop, Software-in-the-Loop, flight tests).
• Collect, analyze, and interpret test data to evaluate system performance and identify gaps or defects.
• System Validation and Operational Readiness:
• Validate system functionality, including sensors, communications, avionics, and mission systems, ensuring readiness for operational deployments.
• Conduct regression testing to confirm software and hardware updates meet requirements without introducing new issues.
• Defect Identification and Resolution:
• Troubleshoot system failures and document test discrepancies, working with cross-functional teams to develop solutions.
• Track corrective actions and risks to ensure all issues are resolved prior to system delivery.
• Compliance and Integration:
• Ensure test procedures align with DoD testing standards, frameworks, and cybersecurity requirements (e.g., RMF, MIL-STD).
• Collaborate within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) to address system integration challenges and ensure seamless operation across subsystems.
• Technical Reporting and Documentation:
• Prepare and deliver technical reports, test summaries, and presentation materials for program leadership, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Maintain test records and configuration management to support system sustainment and compliance auditing.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience as a Test Engineer or in a related role within aerospace, defense, or high-tech systems.
• Experience designing test procedures for complex hardware and software systems, particularly in DoD environments.
• Familiarity with test equipment and tools (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, simulation environments).
• Strong understanding of data acquisition methods and analytics for troubleshooting system performance issues.
• Must possess an active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI.

• 12+ years of experience as a Test Engineer or in a related role within aerospace, defense, or high-tech systems.
• Certifications that demonstrate expertise in testing and engineering:
• Certified Test and Evaluation Professional (CTEP) - International Test and Evaluation Association (ITEA).
• ISTQB Certified Tester (Foundation or Advanced Level) - Software Testing Certification.
• CompTIA Security+ - Foundational cybersecurity certification applicable to testing in secure environments.
• INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) - Systems engineering validation applicable to test engineering.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification - Process improvement expertise to optimize testing procedures.
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner/CE Certifications (if relevant for simulation environments).
• Experience in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) or Software-in-the-Loop (SWIL) testing environments.
• Familiarity with advanced air platform systems such as radar, avionics, communications, and mission processors.
• Proficiency with programming and scripting languages for automation (Python, MATLAB, or similar).
• Knowledge of DoD standards, such as MIL-STD-810 (environmental testing) and MIL-STD-461 (electromagnetic compatibility testing).

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  Interesting Work:
  
  
  
  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
  
  
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  Values:
  
  
  
  Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
  
  
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  100% Employee Owned:
  
  
  
  We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
  
  
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  Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  
  
  




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  Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  
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  Flexible schedules
  
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  6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
  
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  Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  
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  Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  
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  Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
  
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  Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  
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  Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
  




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  Track Record of Success:
  
  
  
  We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
  
  

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. 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