Senior Systems Engineer

About the role

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to provide critical systems engineering and acquisition support to a high-profile Air Force program. The position is located at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Air Force Base, DC, or Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for program management execution involving USAF programs.
• Aid program teams in developing objectives, integrated roadmaps, schedules, and budgets.
• Facilitate technical reviews, design integration, and test execution processes.
• Document technical documentation, including statements of work, specifications, leadership briefs, and engineering reports.
• Analyze manufacturers' proposals within applicable legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Support program cost, schedule, and performance management across development and production phases.
• 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.
• Communicate technology roadmaps and product-line integration plans.
• Establish trusted relationships with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Work on multiple networks across various classification levels while adhering to security policies, procedures, and processes.

Requirements

• 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).
• Skilled in 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 enterprise IT systems, including datalinks, communications, networking, and command and control systems.
• 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.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Expertise in systems engineering and acquisition support.
• Ability to develop program objectives, roadmaps, and budgets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with engineering tools such as Cameo and DOORS.
• Familiarity with collaboration tools such as Confluence and/or Jira.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of military platforms, systems, and operational frameworks.

Benefits

MTSI offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $140,000/year to $260,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors.

Schedule

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