About this role
Flight Test Engineering Intern
Edwards Air Force Base, CA, USA
Job Description
Location
Edwards AFB, CA, US
Job Category
Intern and Co-Ops Jobs
Clearance Required
None
Potential for Telecommute
On-Site
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc is seeking a Flight Test Engineering Intern this Fall 2026 at Edwards AFB, CA.
The Flight Test Engineering Intern will be embedded within the USAF TPS at Edwards AFB, CA. The 412 TW is responsible for flight test across a variety of platforms in the DOD inventory, as well as host to several up-and-coming commercial projects utilizing the Edwards AFB facility and airspace. The intern will be paired with MTSI employees to assist with day-to-day tasking on projects that will benefit the Air Force Test Center and Test Pilot School customer. The Flight Test Engineering Intern will gain a wide range of experience across Flight Test operations to include the control room and newly created Doolittle Labs.
Qualifications Required:
- Minimum 10 years of experience in related field
- Completion of relevant Aerospace Engineering coursework
-Works well in a team environment as well as independently. Skilled in making valued, trusted, defendable recommendations to leadership.
-Experience with or knowledge of test plans, flight test mission material, post-mission & detailed final reports.
-Previous Flight Test or DoD Lab Intern/Work Experience
-Position requires willingness to accept changing and evolving roles & responsibilities in support of customers’ requirements and needs.
Education Requirements:
- Completion of an ABET Accredited Masters program in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
Desired Experience:
-General Aviation flight and/or maintenance experience
-Completion of core aerospace coursework
-Completion of flight-test coursework (if offered)
-Demonstrated ability to complete tasks with an emphasis on quality with minimal supervision
Clearance Requirements:
Ability to obtain/maintain a government security clearance.
Please Note: U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
MTSI
The pay range for this position is $50/hour - $80/hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI offers a full range of medical benefits, 401k, ESOP, paid time off, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled.
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% 401k Match + Immediate Vesting
Bonus Program
Semi-Annual Bonus Opportunity
Mentorship
Career Mentorship Programs
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