Senior Systems Engineer

• Program Support and Engineering:
• Provide engineering support for program management execution involving USAF programs.
• Assist program teams in developing objectives, integrated roadmaps, schedules, and budgets.
• Facilitate technical reviews, design integration, and test execution processes.
• Document Development:
• Prepare technical documentation, including statements of work, specifications, leadership briefs, and engineering reports.
• Analyze manufacturers' proposals within applicable legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Integration and Acquisition Support:
• Apply expertise to technical R&D activities, providing actionable insights for acquisition planning and program implementation.
• Support program cost, schedule, and performance management across development and production phases.
• Compliance and Program Oversight:
• Assist in complying with Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS), CONOPS, architectural views, and security certification processes.
• Provide support for acquisition strategies and program transition activities.
• Roadmap Development and Stakeholder Management:
• Communicate technology roadmaps and product-line integration plans.
• Establish trusted relationships with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Systems Operations:
• Work on multiple networks across various classification levels while adhering to security policies, procedures, and processes.

• 10-15+ years of relevant engineering experience with the following expertise:
• 10+ years in an engineering role for a systems program office or similar organization.
• Experience working on classified and/or special access programs.
• Proven ability to work autonomously, define problems, and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Skilled at coordinating with internal and external organizations to accomplish common goals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Teams).
• Proficient with engineering tools such as Cameo and DOORS.
• Familiarity with collaboration tools such as Confluence and/or Jira.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to translate technical needs and project objectives clearly.
• Knowledge of military platforms, systems, and operational frameworks.

• Experience with software development, integration, or lifecycle management as it relates to system engineering processes, including software-driven system design and implementation.
• An advanced degree (MS/PhD) in a technical field such as engineering, mathematics, or physics, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition regulations/policy, including the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Familiarity with Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) frameworks, directives, and policies.

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as engineering, mathematics, or physics.

• Active TS/SCI and Special Access Programs (SAPs).
• Candidates must have 12 months of SAP experience within the last 3 years.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position due to contract requirements.

• Travel up to 25% may be required to government and industry locations as dictated by program needs.

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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