Mission Support Engineer

• Mission Planning:
• Develop and coordinate mission planning processes tailored to advanced air platform requirements.
• Integrate mission planning software and systems with other operational tools and technologies, including avionics, communications, and weapons platforms.
• Debrief Execution and Analysis:
• Conduct thorough post-mission debriefs using data analysis tools to capture lessons learned and ensure operational improvements.
• Deliver actionable feedback on mission performance, system behavior, and operational execution to improve mission outcomes.
• System Integration and Testing:
• Support the integration of mission planning and debrief tools into broader system architectures, ensuring seamless functionality across subsystems.
• Create and execute test plans to validate mission planning systems and tools against performance objectives and DoD standards.
• Technical Documentation and Reporting:
• Develop technical reports, guides, and presentations to communicate mission outcomes and system capabilities to stakeholders.
• Document mission planning procedures and debrief processes to ensure consistency and compliance with operational standards.
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration:
• Work closely with systems engineers, software developers, pilots, and program managers to ensure mission planning systems align with program requirements.
• Act as a liaison between operational, technical, and logistics teams to maintain alignment on mission-critical objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in mission planning, system integration, or a related field within aerospace or defense programs.
• Proficiency with mission planning tools and software, such as JMPS (Joint Mission Planning System) or similar platforms.
• Experience conducting technical analysis and performance assessments for mission-critical systems.
• Strong understanding of operational requirements for advanced air platforms, including avionics, communications, and weapons systems.
• Must possess an active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI.

• 12+ years of experience in mission planning, system integration, or a related field within aerospace or defense programs.
• Certifications validating proficiency in mission planning systems and DoD frameworks:
• Certified Mission Planner (CMP) - Specialization in mission planning systems and processes.
• INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP): Demonstrates systems engineering expertise for mission systems integration.
• Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) Certification: Expertise in spatial data integration for mission planning tools.
• CompTIA Security+ or CISSP: Foundational cybersecurity certifications.
• DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) Certification: Expertise in creating operational and technical architectures for mission planning.
• Familiarity with debriefing software and tools for analyzing mission data.
• Experience with weapon systems, sensors, and tactical communications integration in mission planning platforms.
• Exceptional communication and analytical skills for conveying technical concepts and performance outcomes.

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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 up to $9k annually
  
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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 educational 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