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Senior Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)
United States, Virginia, Chantilly
Oct 23, 2025
As a Senior Engineer in the Chantilly VA location, you'll be asked to multi-task on several different projects and focus areas.First and foremost, you'll bring satellite ISR expertise and knowledge to a long-standing collection management/situational awareness software suite that is utilized by US personnel across the globe.Specific duties may also include project management, maintaining the backlog of project tasks, capabilities testing, analytic support and training.Your senior status as a SME will also be utilized to support business development efforts for the group and division. Your satellite system expertise will be used to help shape the requirements and eventual functionality of the collection management/situational awareness tool suite.You will help with capability development, test those results, and provide user support as questions and needs arise. You'll excel in this role if you're passionate about aerospace, defense, and space systems, and committed to driving innovation in advanced technologies. You thrive in modernizing analytic capabilities to support analysts and operators globally, prioritize attention to detail, and deliver exceptional customer service in professional environments. A dedication to continuous learning, growth, and seeking challenges motivates you, along with a strong drive to make a meaningful impact through your work. Responsibilities: Provide insight and recommendations regarding satellite systems and their operations, to include National, US Govt, Commercial, and foreign systems Manage development backlog to include requirements and discrepancy findings. Project management Interfacing with both the Government customer and the diverse user base on multiple networks Support implementation, configuration, operations, and maintenance of multiple systems Required Qualification: Bachelor's degree in an Engineering related field (e.g., aerospace, mechanical, systems). 15+ years of experience working with satellite systems Deep understanding of satellite ISR operations Understanding of the software development cycle with emphasis on testing Experience with Atlassian tool suite (JIRA, Confluence) Strong communication skills Desired Qualifications: Data Management Certified Scrum Master C++ certification Strong Analytic skills Ability to Multi-Task Required Clearance: Must possess an active Top Secret (TS) security clearance (with SCI and SAP eligibility) CI Polygraph is highly desired, willing to be submitted for a CI Poly 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.