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JSE​/DTTR Pilot, Red Team, 4th​/5th Gen Fighter – Part Time

Job in Edwards, Kern County, California, 93523, USA
Listing for: Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI)
Part Time position
Listed on 2026-02-03
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 10000 USD Yearly USD 10000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Edwards

Overview

The 4th/5th Gen Fighter Pilot SME will provide 40 - 60 hours per month of Red Team support to the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) during simulator test mission execution, including pre-mission planning and post-mission reporting. Responsibilities include test plan and test card writing. Location is the 445th Test Squadron (TS), Edwards AFB; relocation is not required. Travel approximately 1 week per month to Edwards AFB will be required.

Responsibilities
  • Provide 40 - 60 hours per month of Red Air Simulated Pilot Support for the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE)
  • Serve as 4th/5th Gen Fighter Pilot SME for the Next Gen Threat System (NGTS) team
  • Support development of JSE Test Plans and Test Cards for event execution
  • Maintain daily communications with JSE customers/SMEs, JSE Development Team representatives, and supporting sub-contractors
  • Act as liaison between military personnel and NGTS Operators
  • Assist software development team in creating an advanced synthetic training environment to support military technology, tactics, and training; apply tactical knowledge to scenario development for customer training objectives and test events
  • Conduct general subject matter research, analysis, correlation, and assessment
  • Serve as technical liaison to outside organizations
  • Participate in software test activities
Required
  • Minimum of 8 years of military tactical aviation experience
  • Minimum of 3 years experience with 4th/5th Gen systems and operations
  • Maturity and professionalism to lead flight test missions, briefings, and interface with a team of discipline engineers in Mission Control Room
  • Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently
  • Experience generating post mission reports and other detailed formal reports
  • Willingness to accept changing and evolving roles & responsibilities in support of customers’ requirements
Desired
  • Minimum of 3 years experience with F-35 or F-22 systems and operations with a focus on Aggressor tactics
  • Active or recent USAF/USN/USMC 5th Gen platform qualification
  • Certification as USAF/USN Weapons Instructor Course, tactics instructor, test pilot school graduate, or related qualifications
  • 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 a STEM field is desired
  • Master’s degree in STEM desired
Clearance Requirements
  • Active Secret acceptable to start
  • Ability to attain Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and special program access required
Travel

Approximately 1 week per month (40 – 60 hrs) to Edwards AFB

Compensation and Benefits

The pay range for this position in California is not disclosed here; base pay offered may vary depending on government contract ranges, knowledge, skills, and experience. MTSI offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is location-based. Applicants should apply via MTSI’s careers site.

Other

U.S. Citizenship is required

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Perks & Benefits
  • Vacation:
    New hires accrue 20 days of PTO and 10 holidays per year
  • Health Insurance:
    Zero deductible health plans
  • Flexible Schedules:
    Flex schedules
  • Professional Development:
    Up to $10,000 annual education/training reimbursement
  • ESOP:
    Funded stock ownership plan
  • 401k Match: 6% match with immediate vesting
  • Bonus Program:
    Semi-annual bonus opportunity
  • Mentorship:
    Career mentorship programs
Why MTSI
  • Interesting Work:
    Support critical national defense programs
  • Values:
    Employees come first; strong benefits
  • 100% Employee Owned:
    Company-wide transparency and town halls
  • Great Benefits: PTO, flexible schedules, 401k, education reimbursement, health insurance
  • Track Record of Success:
    Founded in 1993 and growing

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is an employee-owned engineering services company providing Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Test & Evaluation, AI, Autonomy, Cybersecurity, and Mission Assurance services. For more information, visit

EEO Statement

MTSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are provided to applicants and employees with disabilities.

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