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Senior Systems Engineer

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 May 2026

About the role

Modern Technology Solutions Incorporated (MTSI) is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team and provide unmatched expertise and technical insights to the Government. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor, offering specialized subject matter expertise in USMC Signals Intelligence operations. You will provide technical education, training, and advanced expertise in the following areas:

Networking and data protocols.
Secure system design and interoperability.
Advanced encryption standards and technologies.
Field applications, including reliability, survivability, and resiliency of military communications, particularly within tactical and operational-level Concepts of Operations (CONOPS).

Responsibilities:

Program Development & Management Support:

Assist Government Program Managers (PMs) with program development and execution throughout the full program lifecycle (from concept development to service transition).
Support the development and execution of acquisition strategies.
Develop and maintain program schedules, milestone trackers, and risk management frameworks.
Coordinate and facilitate performer program reviews, technical exchange meetings (TEMs), and stakeholder working groups.
Prepare and create materials to support internal program reviews and concept development decision processes.
Develop and present technical and executive briefings for varied audiences (both internal and external).

Program Security:

Ensure program security and protection measures are defined, implemented, and adhered to in coordination with SCO Security Representatives.
Provide critical program information (CPI) and inputs for program security classification guides (SCGs).
Ensure security guidance is communicated to and followed by program performers and stakeholders throughout the program lifecycle.

Financial and Contract Management:

Conduct budget forecasting and allocate funds to performers.
Prepare funding requests and associated documentation.
Track obligations and expenditures to ensure compliance with financial metrics.
Prepare and review program documentation, including Statements of Work (SOW), program work statements, and technical requirements documents.
Monitor program budget execution and performer spending to inform program planning and identify programmatic and technical impacts.

Performer Oversight and Management:

Facilitate clear and consistent communication to ensure performer efforts align with government requirements and program milestones.
Advise and assist performers with program management, planning, and schedule development.
Manage the weekly routine of TEMs, update calls, and other program-related activities.
Plan and manage comprehensive program reviews.
Review all performer deliverables and provide timely feedback.

Test and Event Planning, Oversight, and Management:

Interface with Government Points of Contact (POCs) for test events and exercises.
Provide input for and review test documentation, including test plans, test cards, checklists, After-Action Reports (AARs), etc.
Lead planning efforts in preparation for test events and exercises.
Plan for and manage security requirements for test events, including data handling, Interim Authority to Test (IATT), and physical security.
Provide execution oversight during test events and exercises.

Qualifications:

Proven experience in military hardware design and testing.
Level 3 Defense Acquisition University (DAU) certification in at least one area.
Operational experience in signals intelligence, electromagnetic spectrum operations, or similar battlefield/tactical missions.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field of Science (BS desired; BA required if no BS).
Master’s degree is highly desired.
A minimum of 10 years of program management and analytical experience.
Acquisition or Government program management experience is highly desired.
Security Clearance: Active TOP SECRET/(SCI Eligible) clearance is required.