Principal Surface to Air Missile Test Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a highly experienced Test & Evaluation Engineer to lead ACAT-like test and evaluation planning and execution for developmental and operational testing of a low-cost surface to air missile system. You will guide comprehensive test strategies, execute evaluation activities, and provide actionable insights to senior program leadership. You will collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to ensure test programs are technically sound, risk-informed, and fully aligned with mission requirements. The ideal candidate brings both technical mastery and strategic insight to ensure rigorous, evidence-based assessment of system performance. Must be ready to embrace the Department of War (DoW) Acquisition Transformation Strategy which mandates a fundamental, wartime-footing shift from a compliance-heavy, slow process to a "Warfighting Acquisition System" (WAS) prioritized for speed, commercial technology, and high-risk tolerance. Speed of delivery to the warfighter Tailoring to identify and implement only critical/value added processes and deliverables Emphasis on early prototyping Interaction with Warfighters to solicit early and frequent feedback on performance Rapid decision making

Roles and Responsibilities:

Develop T&E strategy, Test and Evaluation Master Plan, requirement verification and test plans, test objectives, test methodology, and evaluation criteria Support implementation of common Test and Evaluation database for the program Lead implementation of early and continuous test processes Develop test data strategies that support reuse/application of test data across the entire development life cycle Support T&E reviews, audits, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Deficiency Review Boards (DRBs), Materiel Improvement Process Review Boards (MIPRBs), and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) Provide Government leads with accurate, objective, and impartial verification of the compliance status of systems, subsystems, and applications Provide support to ensure effective capacity planning and reporting to enable the prioritization of testing tasks and focus testing resources on critical priorities • Develop system-of-systems verification plans and trace verification plans to test events Develop system integration plans for end-to-end system capability Collect, analyze, and report on data collected during system-of-systems integration events Develop comprehensive test strategies and test plans aligned with program objectives and mission requirements Coordinate and provide requirements for test venues, test assets and participants across the DOD community Collaborate with government stakeholders, prime contractors, and cross-functional engineering teams to ensure test objectives are met Apply technical expertise to assess test venue, weapon system or technology project readiness for testing and advise senior government personnel on test readiness

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or a similar field and 8-14 years of relevant experience. 10+ years demonstrated experience in multi-faceted tests and test project teams, to include oversight of scheduling with a focus on developmental test or operational test (DT/OT).

Desired:

Master of Science/Master of Engineering (MS/ME) degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or a similar field is highly desired with 6-12 years of relevant experience.

Clearance Requirements:

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