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Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Engineer and Data Analyst

Location: Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio Job ID: 2024-9506 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: Secret
  • 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 seeking a Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Engineer and Data Analyt who can support Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) component and system research and development.

How you will contribute to our National Security and Defense mission:
As a Modeling and Simulation Engineer and Data Analyst with MTSI, you will be responsible for providing Modeling and Simulation (M&S) support of Electro Optical and Infrared technologies to the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL). You will sit in the AFRL customer facility and be an integral part of a combined government/contractor team developing and demonstrating cutting-edge avionics capabilities for the U.S. Air Force.

You’ll be a great fit for this role if:
• You have a passion for aerospace, defense, and advanced technologies
• Ideal candidates enjoy problem solving and possess the ability to quickly understand and adapt existing software, or develop new software, to solve customer challenges
• Paying attention to detail and providing excellent customer service in a professional environment is a skill where you excel
• You are passionate about continuous learning and growth, and you seek opportunities to challenge yourself
• You are driven to make a meaningful impact through your work

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:

• Provide Modeling and Simulation (M&S) and data analysis for Electro Optical (EO) and Infrared (IR) cutting-edge technologies
• Use data analysis and/or software tools to generate scientific results to support R&D programmatic decisions
• Provide analytical/modeling subject matter expertise advisement to senior engineers, program managers, and senior leaders to help drive sound technological decisions
• Analyze end user requirements and provide recommendations based on scientific results and developmental risks
• Evaluate proposed projects for feasibility and applicability to relevant miliary mission areas
• Participate in strategic planning and development of systems architectures as well as recommend requirements for new projects
• Identify and recommend alternative or new Research and Development (R&D) strategies
• Generate documents, briefings, roadmaps, and planning materials to support the customer mission
• Work closely with program managers, lead project engineers, and program teams

Qualifications:

Qualifications Required:

• Active DoD Secret Clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance

• 8-10 years' experience with M&S and data analysis, MATLAB, and Python, image and signal processing
• 8-10 years’ technology development experience with EO, lasers, and/or IR systems
• Experience with EO sensors, IR Search and Track (IRST) systems, Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR), laser optics, image processing, signal processing, and statistics
• Strong EO/IR data analysis and performance modeling computing skills
• MATLAB and/or Python expertise is required
• Proficient knowledge of software development and/or software maintenance
• Experience processing image/signal data and a working knowledge on data-basing, data storage, and data archiving
• Sufficient EO/IR experience to produce trusted results and communicate recommendations to the customer

• Ability to develop and present analysis results briefings to senior leadership
• Experience in generating requirements analysis and definitions at the mission and systems engineering levels
• Must work well within a team environment to identify and apply best practices
• Strong skills in documenting inputs, outputs, and requirements
• Experience working with U.S. Air Force customers
• Experience developing high-level project/work plans
• Familiarity with EO modeling tools such as MODTRAN, LEEDR, and DIRSIG
• Clear and effective oral and written communications skills

Education:
• Education: Bachelor's degree in, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related technical field. A Master's degree in a similar field is highly desired.

Clearance Requirements:
• Active DoD Secret Clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance

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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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