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Senior Systems Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)

Sep 26, 2025
MTSI is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to provide technical and programmatic support for multiple ongoing and new ACAT III avionics and communications/navigation acquisition and modernization programs.The candidate will work directly with branch leadership and program managers, engineers, and logisticians to link Air Force Global Strike Command requirements to fielding of new, war-winning capabilities. Responsibilities: Provide systems engineering and program management support Provide daily, direct technical and programmatic guidance and recommendations to avionics/communications program managers in support of multiple ongoing and new ACAT III acquisition/modernization programs Interface daily with Branch leadership, program managers, engineers, logisticians, and members of the overall weapon system enterprise, including requirements managers at Air Force Global Strike Command, to communicate system design progress, risks, and solutions Advise for and participate in technical and programmatic reviews for assigned programs Prepare and assess technical and programmatic products and collaborate with stakeholders to support associated reviews Participate in technical/engineering and program meetings, support analysis, make recommendations, and track actions to closure Develop technical and programmatic briefings and provide primary briefing support as needed Implement and execute systems engineering across the program life cycle Assist with review of contractor deliverables, schedules, and reports Support cost estimation, technical risk management, and resource planning for systems engineering activities Oversee requirements traceability and validation, ensuring designs meet specifications and mission objectives Ensure all systems align with DoD standards, military specifications, risk management guidelines, and cybersecurity requirements Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related technical field required, and 15-18 years' experience deriving DoD system requirements from customer documents and/or developing statements of work and generating system requirements documentation; strong aircraft avionics technical or programmatic background Experience in analyzing, decomposing, and documenting system requirements and assessing system design and readiness for test and production Experience briefing and interfacing with technical and program managers, senior executives, and senior military personnel Strong oral and written communication skills, analytical and physical science/technical problem solving skills Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams under tight timelines, delivering mission-critical solutions Desired Qualifications:* Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related technical field required, and 10-15 years' relevant experience Experience with GPS receivers, integration, and interface units and cryptographic systems Experience with communications, navigation, guidance, and control systems and associated flight software Experience with communications/navigation analysis and simulation/programming tools Knowledge of MIDS/JTRS/Link 16 requirements and implementation Knowledge of critical signals analysis, in support of Air Force Manual 91-118 and 91- 119 nuclear design certification Experience with hardware/software development, including RF, and integration with avionics and air vehicle systems Proficiency in preparation for and execution of system requirement and design reviews Clearance Requirements: Possess an active Top Secret security clearance, based upon a Single Scope Background (SSBI/SBPR). Must be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAP) access Location/Travel: Work location is customer site at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH CONUS travel required up to 20% 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.