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Systems Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)
United States, Alabama, Huntsville
Sep 10, 2025
We are seeking a high-impact leader to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Director's digital transformation initiative. In this prominent role, you will help drive the modernization of systems engineering processes, tools, and products across the Agency. A central responsibility will be developing and advancing the Government Reference Architecture - an integrated, cloud-based framework that enables collaborative development, testing, and integration of tactical software. This architecture will support role-based tools and user-specific interfaces across the enterprise. The team's mission is to replace outdated, document-heavy workflows and siloed communication methods with a dynamic, digital engineering ecosystem that promotes real-time, multi-user collaboration and automates documentation processes, ultimately increasing efficiency, traceability, and agility across MDA's fast-paced engineering environment. Basic Qualifications: You must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. A STEM degree preferred is preferred. At least 20 years of full-time professional experience. You must possess or can obtain an active Secret clearance. You must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for this position. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in STEM field and 12+ years of full-time professional experience. Background with the Missile Defense Agency and/or other large scale DoD systems-of-systems Mastery of digital engineering transformation tools, methodologies, and implementation strategies Advanced software architecture and development expertise with coding proficiency Expert-level systems modeling and MBSE toolset implementation and training capabilities Program-level management experience Formal training in INCOSE or equivalent Systems Engineering standards and practices Advanced analytical expertise with the ability to lead complex technical documentation reviews and assessments Proven leadership in establishing, mentoring, and driving systems engineering best practices across organizations Expert-level ability to architect and implement Reference Architecture integration strategies in complex SoS environments Comprehensive mastery of requirements engineering, traceability frameworks, and full lifecycle management methodologies Executive-level communication skills with ability to present complex technical concepts to senior leadership 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.