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Telecommunications Systems Engineer/Analyst

Location: Alexandria, Virginia Job ID: 2024-9510 Potential to Telecommute: No
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Overview

A 100% employee-owned and operated technology firm, Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Engineering & Transformation, Space Systems, Unmanned Systems, Flight Test Engineering, Modeling and Simulation, Cybersecurity, and DevOps for advanced defense and intelligence special programs. MTSI delivers first-choice capabilities to solve problems of global importance. We are proud of our proven track record of outstanding service and customer satisfaction.

We work hard to protect our reputation by providing quality technical and programmatic work and employing ethical, honest, and fair business practices. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

  • Full Time
  • Level: TS/SCI
  • Travel: Minimal (if any)

Success Profile

What makes a successful candidate? See if you have what it takes.

When you join our engineering team, you'll collaborate on some of the most advanced development programs for our Department of Defense (DoD) and intelligence customers. Together as a team, you will typically work on-site with our government customers to go above and beyond to deliver effective solutions. Come and join a 100% employee-owned workplace that encourages you to take control of your career success.

  • Collaborative
  • Communicator
  • Creative
  • Curious
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Versatile

Our Culture

Since 1993, co-founders have collaborated to put employees first and make our customers successful. When you work at a 100% employee-owned company, you're empowered to think and act like an owner. Whether you're interested in learning new skills or taking your career to the next level, we put our employees first so we can help make your professional goals happen. We believe that by investing in our people, we're investing in our company's future.

PLAN BENEFITS

  • Additional source of substantial retirement
    income
  • Employees share in ownership of MTSI without any personal contribution or
    investment
  • Our ESOP is the best way to ensure we
    maintain an enduring company
  • Participants receive both allocations of the annual company contributions and growth in account value as the shares of stock may appreciate

I take pride in watching the contribution
that our people have made toward national priorities.

Phil Soucy
Chairman of the Board
and Co-founder

Own your environment

See what it means to lead the nation’s defense and security.

Benefits

At MTSI, we want our employees to live their best lives – personally and professionally. That’s why we offer employee-driven, industry-leading benefits and compensation, so you can explore and pursue passions. Most full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

Responsibilities

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Telecommunications Systems Engineer/Analyst to join our team in the Alexandria, VA area.  You will support work at the direction of a government lead in a team environment with military, civilian, and other contractor intelligence engineers and analysts providing engineering support for analysis of critical telecommunications infrastructures of government-directed countries of interest.

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

  • 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 Ownership: 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
    • 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 tuition 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

Responsibilities:

As a Telecommunications Systems Engineer/Analyst with MTSI you will support work at the direction of a government lead in a team environment with military, civilian, and other contractor intelligence engineers and analysts providing engineering support for analysis of critical telecommunications infrastructures of government-directed countries of interest.  This position will be located in the Alexandria, VA area.

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

  • With the support of the team, you will perform characterization of the performance and identification of vulnerabilities of telecommunications equipment systems and networks to support other intelligence, acquisition, and operational customers. 
  • You will also support the production of written tailored intelligence products to include reports, briefings, computer model and database inputs, and web-based products.

Qualifications:

  • 15+ years of combined Telecommunications engineering and Analytic experience.
  • Telecommunications Engineering Experience with knowledge and expertise at the equipment, systems, and network levels for both wired and wireless telecommunications:
    • Knowledge and expertise in wired telecommunications shall include but not be limited to telephony, fiber optic and landline copper twisted pair cable (e.g., E1). 
    • Knowledge and expertise in wireless telecommunications shall include but not be limited to cellular, trunk radio, Wi-Fi (wireless local area network), microwave, troposcatter, satellite, and HF/VHF/UHF radio frequency systems. 
    • The individual must possess a working knowledge of the telecommunications and data protocols associated with each of the levels of the ISO (International Organization for Standardization) OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) reference model for telecommunications and computer networks and systems. 
    • You must have demonstrated this working knowledge through analysis of current and legacy (within last 20 years) hardware and software associated with US and international telecommunications networks and systems.
  • Knowledge of 4G, 5G, LTE communications and cellular networks.
  • Experience working specifically within 5G technology components to include standards development, requirements, and operational capabilities within a DoD environment.
  • The individual must also have demonstrated experience and expertise in applying cyber security/cyber operations principles to the assessment of the vulnerability of civil, commercial and government information networks.  Analytic experience shall demonstrate the ability to work with both structured and unstructured data and a mastery of "data scientist" skills such as:
    • Research and retrieval using content and context-based database search/query techniques.
    • Structuring data analysis and presentation using programming in various database languages (e.g., Python, Java, and SQL).
    • Data analysis using statistical modeling.
    • Application of machine learning toolsets to structured and unstructured datasets.
    • Presentation of results using data visualization tools.
  • You must also possess a familiarity with Intelligence Community organizations and processes. 

Desired Requirements:

  • Some knowledge of SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems/ICS (Industrial Control Systems) is desired but not essential. 
  • Analytic experience shall demonstrate the ability to work with both structured and unstructured data and a mastery of "data scientist" skills such as:
    • Research and retrieval using content and context-based database search/query techniques.
    • Structuring data analysis and presentation using programming in various database languages (e.g., Python, Java, and SQL).
    • Data analysis using statistical modeling.
    • Presentation of results using data visualization tools.

Education Requirements:  

  • Bachelors degree in engineering or related disciplines with 15 years of experience working in the telecommunications field in government or industry.
  • Master's degree in a relevant field of study, (desired).

Clearance Requirements:

  • Active TOP SECRET clearance with SSBI for eligibility to access SCI upon appropriate approval.
  • The individual must take and pass a counterintelligence polygraph.  The individual may be required to take and pass a full scope polygraph.

  • U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

For additional company information, please visit: www.mtsi-va.com

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MTSI maintains an outstanding work environment that includes competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, the opportunity to be an employee-owner, and challenging work assignments with significant opportunities for advancement/career growth. To be considered for employment opportunities at MTSI, you must complete an online application.

EEO Statement: MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with MTSI and need special assistance or accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e-mail with your request to jobs@mtsi-va.com. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation is made on a case-by-case basis.

MTSI posts all open positions of employment here on our official website Careers page. MTSI Recruiters will always make direct personal contact with candidates by either speaking directly via telephone call, face-to-face video conference, or in-person, and will never conduct interviews or extend offers of employment via text or using messaging applications. If you believe you may be the victim of employment fraud, we encourage you to contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) thru their website: reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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