Senior Missile Systems Engineer

• Provide subject matter expertise in missile interceptor and target system engineering, including propulsion, structures, and flight vehicle subsystems.
• Conduct engineering analyses and technical assessments for production, quality, and mission assurance activities.
• Support obsolescence redesign, capability upgrades, and engineering change evaluations for missile components.
• Perform technical oversight of supplier manufacturing and production operations, including on-site audits of key processes.
• Support failure review boards, proposal evaluations, and SBIR technology developments for next-generation missile systems.
• Conduct design and test assessments for payloads, re-entry vehicles, and launch vehicle integration in support of MDA Targets & Countermeasures.
• Coordinate engineering efforts across contractors, government agencies, and test ranges to support flight test operations.
• Provide technical input for acquisition planning, requirements development, and risk assessments.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports, design reviews, and briefings to MDA leadership and stakeholders.

• BA/BS Degree with 20+ years of relevant experience, or Master's in STEM with 12+ years.
• Extensive background in missile system development, test and evaluation, and targets/countermeasures.
• Direct experience supporting Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs such as THAAD or related efforts.
• Strong understanding of missile propulsion, structures, and flight dynamics.
• Proven ability to perform engineering analysis, design review, and technical oversight.
• Experience interfacing with suppliers and conducting production audits or quality assessments.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
• Active Secret clearance.

• Experience with hypersonic system development or next-generation interceptor technologies.
• Familiarity with SBIR program management or technology transition processes.
• Background in infrared (IR) or radar signature characterization for missile systems.
• Prior military or DoD flight test experience.

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  Interesting Work:
  
  
  
  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
  
  
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  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.
  
  
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  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.
  
  
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  Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  
  
  




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  Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  
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  Flexible schedules
  
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  6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
  
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  Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  
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  Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  
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  Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
  
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  Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  
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  Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
  




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  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