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Sr. Systems Engineer

Location: Washington, DC Job ID: 2023-7347 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

Own Your Future.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is searching for a Sr. Systems Engineer to join our team.  You will provide advisory and assistance services (A&AS) for technical systems engineering and programmatic support to include: Space, Ground, Acquisitions, Operations and Sustainment.  Assist with oversight and management of existing space systems programs, initiate new contract actions where required. Provide systems engineering support, systems analysis and reporting.

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 Sr. Systems Engineer with MTSI you will provide advisory and assistance services (A&AS) for technical systems engineering and programmatic support to include: Space, Ground, Acquisitions, Operations and Sustainment.  Assist with oversight and management of existing space systems programs, initiate new contract actions where required.  Provide systems engineering support, systems analysis and reporting.  This position will be located in the National Capital Region (NCR).

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

  • Experience with rapid prototyping.
  • Joint All Domain C2 (JADC2) mission analysis and optimization
  • Large-scale campaign analysis using advanced Modeling & Simulation techniques
  • Experience with integrated air, space and cyberspace capabilities.
  • Experience with ACAT I level acquisition programs.
  • Experience in identifying space systems information assurance boundaries, and the definition and approval of security controls for each boundary consistent with the Intelligence Community Directive 503 Risk Management Framework. 
  • Provide space system acquisition subject matter expertise, to include support of day-to-day program execution to include oversight of existing space systems acquisitions, initiating new contractual actions.
  • Provide expertise in the execution of existing space systems programs and the development of new acquisition contracts.
  • Provide support to planning, organizing and managing critical aspects of the
    development, production, and/or deployment of space systems and equipment.
  • Provide support to various program actions and activities to include meeting attendance,
    contractor performance tracking, milestone planning, briefing preparation, staff
    coordination, acquisition risk management, and decision document preparation.
  • Provide support in the development of pre ad post contract award documentation activities
    including request for development of request for proposals (RFPs), Statements of
    Objectives (SOO), performance work statements (PWS), and Statements of Work
    (SOW).
  • Provide space systems engineering support including:
    • assistance in the integration of space systems, configuration management and interface control.
    • technical assessments and recommendations to deviations that arise across interface
      boundaries, and analysis and reporting of these efforts.

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years' of relevant DoD work experience with no less than four (4) years’ experience in a SAP and/or SCI environment within the last five (5) years'.
  • Experience with ACAT I/II level acquisition space programs.
  • Knowledge of and experience in analyzing, drafting, and reviewing space acquisition documents and experience with programs requiring enhanced security measures.

Desired Requirements:

  • Two (2) years' HAF and/or MAJCOM staff experience.

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree of Science, Physics, or Engineering (BA/BS/BE) plus a minimum of 15 + years' direct experience.
  • Masters of Science, Physics, or Engineering (MA/MS/ME) degree plus minimum of 10 years' direct experience. (DESIRED).

Clearance Requirements:

  • TS/SCI with previous SAP experience.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

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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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