New

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)
United States, California, Edwards Air Force Base
Aug 15, 2026
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is hiring a Lead Mechanical Engineer to work in Edwards Air Force Base, CA. Qualified candidates must be U.S. citizens and be able to successfully pass a background investigation. Responsibilities: Support facilities engineering, maintenance, and operations at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center. Provides mechanical engineering expertise for facility projects including planning, design, construction, operations, and quality assurance. Provides support in areas such as planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operations. Conduct quality assurance reviews, inspections, and test witnessing for contractor performed facility work. Coordinate with project managers, operations specialists, and stakeholders to identify conditions, document requirements, and communicate project status. Ensure compliance with NASA, federal, state, and local regulations and facility standards. Support configuration management, drawing updates, and facility documentation control. Qualifications Required:* 7+ years of experience in construction management. Prior experience in mechanical design and facility project management. Possess strong technical and leadership skills. Education Requirements:* Bachelor's Degree in mechanical engineering. A Professional Engineer Certificate is preferred, but not required. Clearance Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to successfully pass a background investigation. NASA may require a Public Trust, so you must be eligible to obtain one. Travel Requirements: Occasional travel within the United States may be required. The pay range for this position is $100,000 to $160,000/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. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled. #LI-RC2* 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.