Senior Systems Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)
United States, Virginia, Chantilly
Sep 30, 2025
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead technical projects for the OSD Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO). Conduct and oversee feasibility and military utility analyses for current and emerging SCO projects.Interact with Major Command staffs on current needs, the utility of potential SCO projects, and milestones needed to transition SCO projects to military services. This particular position will focus on designing and testing new hypersonic weapons concepts. Responsibilities: * Provide the Government with subject matter expertise in current USMC signals intelligence operations * Assist the Government in developing project requirements * Review the contractor's proposed technical solutions and provide assessments to the Government * Assist in all aspects of test and demonstration activities, including planning, preparation, setup, execution, and analysis * Collaborate with other DoD and IC stakeholders * Define key capabilities, milestones, and demonstrations to enable rapid prototyping and transition of military systems * Develop detailed communication products to inform senior department leadership of key objectives and technical and programmatic progress of prototyping and demonstration projects * Familiarity with DoD acquisition and test processes, standards, and requirements Qualifications and Education Requirements: * Experience in military hardware design and testing * Familiarization with Radio Frequency(RF) fundamentals * Minimum of a Bachelor's in Engineering, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science or Science * Minimum of 10 years of program management and analytical experience * Acquisition or government program management experience is highly desired * Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree (Required), Master's (Desired)OP * Active TS/(SCI Eligible) #LI-AC1 #LI-Onsite 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 up to $9k annually 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 educational 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.