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

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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.

Edwards Air Force Base, CA (In Person)

$222,500 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 5/31/2026

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Job Description

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

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