Test Simulator Pilot, Red Support, Edwards AFB, 4th/5th Gen Fighter - Edwards AFB

Test Simulator Pilot, Red Support, Edwards AFB, 4th/5th Gen Fighter - Edwards AFB Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. $180,000.00 - $265,000.00 / yr 401(k) United States, California, Edwards Air Force Base Apr 23, 2026 This 4th/5th Gen Fighter Test Simulator Pilot SME will provide Red Team support to the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) during simulator test mission execution, as well as be responsible for pre-mission planning and post-mission reporting. Responsibilities will also include test plan and test card writing. Location will be at the 445th Test Squadron (TS), Edwards AFB, CA. Responsibilities as a JSE Pilot - 4th/5th Gen Subject Matter Expert may include:

• Provide Red Simulated Pilot Support for the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE)
• Support as 4th/5th Generation Fighter Pilot SME for the JSE team.
• Supports development of JSE Test Plans and Test Cards for event execution.
• Supports daily communications with JSE customers/SME's, JSE Development Team representatives, and supporting sub-contractors.
• Perform as the liaison between military personnel and JSE Operations team.
• Assist a software development team in developing an advanced synthetic training environment to support military technology, tactics, and training. Apply tactical and test knowledge to support scenario development for customer training objectives and test events.
• Conduct general subject matter research, analysis, correlation, and assessments.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of JSE system technical components
• Act as technical liaison to outside organizations.
• Participate in software test activities.

Required:

• 8 years of military tactical aviation experience
• 3 years of experience with test or training integration of 4th/5th Gen systems and operations
• Maturity and professionalism to lead the execution of flight test missions, briefings and interface with a team of discipline engineers in Mission Control Room.
• Work well in a team environment as well as independently.
• Experience generating post flight mission reports and other detailed formal reports.
• Position requires willingness to accept changing and evolving roles & responsibilities in support of customers' requirements and need.

Desired:

• 3+ years experience in F-35 or F-22 with most recent experience within last 5 years
• Experience in Aggressor tactics
• Active or recent

USAF/USN/USMC

5th Gen platform qualification.

• Certification as a

USAF/USN

Weapons Instructor Course, tactics instructor, Test Pilot School graduate, and/or aviators/operators with specialized qualifications and backgrounds.

• Prior experience supporting Model and Simulation efforts.
• Prior experience performing software testing.
• Prior flight simulator operations experience.
• Experience supporting Special Access Program (SAP) efforts.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or STEM(Bachelor's degree with significant Engineering experience will be considered)

Clearance Requirements:

Active Secret is acceptable to start. Ability to attain Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and SAP is required.

Travel:

Approximately 10 - 25% travel may be required. U.S. Citizenship is required The pay range for this position in California is $180,000/year to $265,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via MTSI's internal or external careers site. U.S. Citizenship is required #LI-RR1 #MTSIjobs #mtsi #

LI-Onsite Interesting Work:

Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.

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

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 MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.