Overview Own Your Future. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Test Manager SME in Dayton, OH. The prospective candidate will provide direct T&E management support to a major USAF aircraft program office. The candidate will leverage their T&E knowledge and experience to support systems and subsystems development, procurement, and sustainment activities throughout their life cycles; this includes pre/post award project/program T&E tasks. The individual must be familiar with DoD and USAF T&E regulations, processes, and procedures to support the design, planning, execution, and analysis phases of test programs and assess the performance of aeronautical systems, subsystems, and equipment, as they progress through the various acquisition phases and milestones. The candidate will assist in the designing, planning, execution, analysis and reporting phases of T&E programs (including any applicable military certifications and procedures) to assess the performance of aeronautical systems, subsystems, and equipment as they progress through the various acquisition phases and milestones. How you will contribute to our National Security and Defense mission: As the Test and Evaluation SME supporting a critical national defense aircraft program office, you will be responsible for ensuring platform modernization and offensive capabilities are tested and delivered on time to operational platform squadrons. You'll be a great fit for this role if: * You have a strong background in aircraft system and subsystem developmental test and evaluation. * You have experience in a major weapon systems program management office. * You are self-starter with little oversight needed to accomplish the mission. * You are organized and able to communicate clearly to a broad audience of knowledge levels from engineers to aircrew and senior Air Force officers and Civil Servants. * You have a passion to succeed and show pride in your work. Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work? 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 Ownership: 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 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 tuition 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. Responsibilities Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to: * Assist in the designing, planning, execution, analysis and re