Structures and NDI Engineer

• Perform structural evaluations and analyses to support airworthiness, damage tolerance, and lifecycle extension programs.
• Provide technical oversight and recommendations for NDI procedures and inspection technologies (e.g., UT, ET, RT, PT, MT).
• Assist in the development of structural maintenance programs and technical orders (TOs).
• Coordinate with OEMs, government agencies, and depot personnel to assess and resolve structural issues.
• Evaluate material degradation, crack propagation, corrosion, and repair techniques.
• Participate in design reviews, sustainment working groups, and airframe certification activities.
• Support the integration of digital engineering and structural health monitoring systems where applicable.

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in aircraft structural engineering, NDI support, or depot-level sustainment.
• Familiarity with common NDI techniques (e.g., ultrasonic, radiographic, dye penetrant, eddy current, magnetic particle).
• Understanding of fatigue, fracture mechanics, and structural life prediction methods.
• Experience with MIL-STD, ASTM, or other DoD technical specifications and inspection protocols.
• Must possess an active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI.

• NDI Level II or III certification in one or more methods.
• Experience with digital structural analysis tools (e.g., FEMAP, NASTRAN, ANSYS).
• Familiarity with bonded composite repairs and advanced aerospace materials.
• Background in supporting AFLCMC, depot sustainment organizations, or weapon system PMOs.
• Master's degree or relevant engineering certification.

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  Interesting Work:
  
  
  
  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
  
  
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  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.
  
  
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  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.
  
  
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  Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  
  
  




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  Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  
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  Flexible schedules
  
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  6% 401k match with immediate vesting
  
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  Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  
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  Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  
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  Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
  
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  Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  
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  Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
  




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  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