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Infrared Test Engineer / Project Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)
United States, Nevada, Las Vegas
Jun 23, 2026
MTSI is seeking candidates for a test engineer/project engineer with experience in flight test, project management, and infrared systems.This position will be tasked to lead and support a team of engineers and analysts responsible for onboarding a new measurement system, as well as planning and executing tests in the IR spectrum, analyzing data, and reporting results.Additional duties include managing vendor contracts and providing status reports, feedback, and recommendations to the customer. Duty locations vary, but work will be based in Las Vegas, NV.Position is for a Mid-level to Senior-Level Engineer. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Project Engineering: Lead the near-term onboarding of a new measurement system, to include stand-up and integration with test facilities, development of the internal training program, and establishment of test campaigns supporting outside agencies. Test Engineering: Provide long-term leadership and support to test teams and customers developing Infrared Systems test and data analysis plans. Mission Planning:Provide system knowledge for mission planning of aircraft test profiles that optimize open air range test results, with a focus on infrared. Work well in a team environment, as well as independently. Position requires willingness to accept changing and evolving roles & responsibilities in support of customers' requirements and needs. Required Experience:* Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience The incumbent must understand concepts, principles, and practices of flight test and project management. Experience in flight testing of avionics systems and sensor testing with a clear understanding of flight test principles and discipline. The candidate must maintain excellent communications and analytical skills, working knowledge of computer systems, software, and other engineering and management tools. Desired Skills/Credentials: Previous experience with flight or space test, or as aircrew member (Pilot, EWO, Nav, etc.) Previous experience with infrared systems as well as with the ground and flight test of infrared systems. Experience with project management tools, MATLAB or Python, modeling software, and data analysis tools. Aptitude to learn new software tools. Education: Required: Bachelor of Science (engineering, math, computer science, or physics) Desired: Master's degree (engineering, math, computer science, or physics) Security Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance with sensitive compartmentalized information (SCI) and special access program (SAP) eligibility 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.