MTS Systems (MTSC) S-8 Registration of securities for employees

EXHIBIT 23.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors

MTS Systems Corporation:

We consent to the use of our report with respect to the consolidated financial statements, financial statement schedule II and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting incorporated by reference herein.

/s/   KPMG LLP

Minneapolis, Minnesota

February 9, 2011