Principal Systems Engineer

1. Speed of delivery to the warfighter
2. Tailoring to identify and implement only critical/value added processes and deliverables
3. Emphasis on early prototyping
4. Interaction with Warfighters to solicit early and frequent feedback on performance
5. Rapid decision making

• Provide engineering support for program management execution of a new start surface to air offensive counter-air system. Work with program teams to develop program objectives, integrated roadmaps, detailed schedules, and program budgets.
• Support the development of technical documentation including, but not limited to, statements of work and specifications, leadership briefs, specific engineering briefs related to the subject matter.
• Analyze vendor proposals as permitted by law and regulation. Facilitate and provide engineering support throughout the design, integration, and test and execution processes.
• Apply integration, communication, coordination, organizational and planning expertise to technical research and development activities and acquisition across a broad spectrum of functional disciplines to assist with the implementation of program direction.
• Plan, organize and manage critical aspects of the development, production, and/or development of systems, sub-systems, or equipment, to include managing program cost, schedule, and performance.
• Assist in milestone planning, tracking, scheduling, briefing preparations, staff coordination, and decision documentation preparation.
• Gather data, conduct analyses, evaluation, and validations of acquisition programmatic documentation.
• Assist the program office in complying with applicable statutory and regulatory guidance.
• Assist in the creation and approval of acquisition strategies, program planning and creation, early capability development strategies and project planning, and the transition of program execution to the appropriate Program Executive Officer.
• Develop integration plans and procedures and organize resources to facilitate program transition activities.
• Develop and communicate roadmaps for programs and associated technologies and product lines.
• Establish trusted and influential relationships with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Work both individually and with a broader engineering, program management, and security team.
• Work on multiple networks across various classification levels, adhering to all security policies, procedures, and processes.
• Apply expertise to technical R&D activities, providing actionable insights for acquisition planning and program implementation.
• Support program cost, schedule, and performance management across development and production phases.
• Manage system requirements to ensure the delivery of production systems are compatible with the defined system architecture(s), specifically the Weapon Open System Architecture.

• Bachelor of Science degree in systems engineering, mathematics, physics, or a similar field and 8-14 years of relevant experience.
• Be a self-starter, thrive in a dynamic environment, can accomplish high-level tasks independently, is skilled in problem definition, and work well with other team members, members of the Senior Executive Service and senior military officers.
• Ability to coordinate with both internal and external organizations to accomplish common goals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Teams).
• Highly adept with Model-based systems engineering (MBSE).
• Ability to learn new tools and adopt digital engineering business practices.
• Must have knowledge of military platforms, systems, and operations, specifically surface to air missile systems.
• Familiar with implementing Mission Engineering processes IAW DoD Mission Engineering Guide 2.0
• Must have experience with collaboration tools including but not limited to: Confluence and/or Jira.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to clearly translate client technical needs and assimilate project information.

• Master of Science/Master of Engineering (MS/ME) degree in systems engineering, mathematics, physics, or a similar field is highly desired with 6-12 years of relevant experience.

• Top Secret
• Must be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.

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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