Aegis SM-3 Senior Systems Engineer

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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Aegis SM-3 Senior Systems Engineer in Dahlgren,Va.

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• 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 Ownership: 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 December)
  • 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.

• Provide Systems Engineering support for the Missile Defense Agency Aegis-based Defense Standard Missile Program Office.
• Develop program plans, plan of action and milestone (POA&M) recommendations, and prepare executive level briefing packages and formal documentation. Prepare alternative courses of action analysis and executive level results presentation.
• Produce, review and manage engineering documents. Prepare technical and position papers, engineering briefs, schedules and risk management documents.
• Interface with internal and external MDA activities, Navy programs, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory and industry partners. Coordinate and manage program activities across OGAs.
• Self-motivated, possess strong oral and written communication skills, and have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic program office.
• Apply disciplined systems engineering practices, identify and resolve complex problems associated with technical performance requirements, systems engineering, and performance trades and provide potential solutions to senior members of the Program Offices as well as the Missile Defense Agency
• Lead Integrated Product Teams and Working Groups.
• Assist in the application of innovative digital engineering and agile acquisition processes in the execution of assigned tasks.

• US Citizenship with Active Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM Discipline
• 7+ years of related experience working on DOD or missile defense programs
• Works Independently, as a team member, or leading teams/tasks
• Self-motivated and have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic program office.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to apply Engineering rigor to solve engineering/scientific problems
• Ability to provide program oversight and recommendations for resolution of complex technical issues to Senior Leadership within the Program Office and MDA Leadership
• Familiarity with Navy Weapon Systems

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Prior experience with Aegis Weapons Systems
• Prior Program Office experience
• Technical experience in one of the following areas: Fleet operations, Systems Engineering, Weapon Systems development and operations, Aegis Qualifications, etc.

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