Autonomy Mission Systems Lead Engineer

• Serve as the lead technical integrator for autonomy-related mission systems across multiple platforms.
• Translate mission-level requirements into technical architectures and interface definitions supporting autonomy integration.
• Lead coordination efforts across engineering, software, and test teams to align system capabilities with government priorities.
• Participate in technical reviews, readiness assessments, and design evaluations for autonomy capabilities.
• Contribute to program documentation including CONOPS, system views, interface control documents, and test plans.
• Support digital engineering efforts and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) practices for autonomy system design.
• Ensure alignment with open system architecture principles and modular integration strategies.

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience supporting complex DoD systems engineering or mission systems integration.
• Demonstrated experience in autonomy, artificial intelligence, or unmanned systems.
• Strong understanding of interface design, open architectures, and system-of-systems integration.
• Experience working in a collaborative acquisition environment with government and industry partners.
• Must possess an active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI.

• Master's degree in engineering, systems architecture, or autonomy-related field.
• Experience supporting advanced aircraft, mission autonomy, or control systems programs.
• Familiarity with MBSE tools and digital thread implementations (e.g., Cameo, SysML).
• INCOSE CSEP or other relevant engineering certifications.
• Prior experience supporting AFLCMC or other Air Force development programs.

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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
  
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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 tuition 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