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Weapons Systems Engineer SME

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

2591 Eglin Boulevard (Show on map)
Jul 16, 2025
The Weapons Systems Engineer SME position provides direct acquisition program systems and electrical engineering support as a key team member supporting USAF Weapons Systems Program Office (SPO) activities, specifically the program chief engineer, on Eglin AFB, FL. The successful candidate will interface and coordinate with multiple government leads and prime and other contractors within the USAF AFMC AFLCMC/EBI Program Office and enterprise. Responsibilities: Weapons Program Involvement Budget review, cost analysis review, systems pricing determinations Documentation of weapons requirements and acquisition decision making - MOAs, SEP, SRD/WSS/CDD, TEMP, EDRAP, ICD Weapons Requirements and Design Reviews Special Test Equipment (STE) design and requirements, contracting for weapons design, integration, and acquisition Involvement with safety oversight (eg NNMSB) Interface, performance, and requirements verification planning with DT and OT test communities Negotiation with aircraft programs (&primes) - F-35, F-47, B-21 Requirements levied to/from aircraft Memorandum of Agreements with necessary programs and organizations Interfaces Interface Control Working Group (ICWG) - participation or oversight Logical - familiarity with appropriate standards and ICDs, -1553, -1760, UAI... Electrical - familiarity with IDD development processes and requirements, weapons module design/integration, systems integration requirements, and a/c interface standards/requirements Physical - experience with launchers, carriage and separation, fitment analysis Datalink/Network connectivity, LAR/WEZ, GPS? Mission Planning/Mission Data requirements Store Certification process Weapons Separations Testing - Planning and lead up to include M&S and wind tunnel Airworthiness process Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical engineering plus 20 or more years of experience in USAF Weapons Program Office support Experience working with Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) or similar. Experience as Chief Engineer for USAF Weapons Programs Ability to interact and communicate in a professional manner with senior military and government leadership Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. TS/SCI clearance required. Please Note: U.S. Citizenship is required for this position. Desired Qualifications: Masters degree plus 12 years of practical USAF Weapons development experience ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP certification Ability to secure a TS/SCI #LI - DB1 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 Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber) 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 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.