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Systems Engineering SME

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)

4141 Colonel Glenn Highway (Show on map)
Feb 19, 2026
MTSI is seeking a Systems Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support development and integration of highly technical platform systems and subsystems.The individual will decompose user capability requirementsinto system and subsystem specifications, evaluate technical maturation and risk reduction processes and results, provide design reviews, plan, execute and evaluate development, integration, and test results, provide specification verification and system validation assessments, identify deficiency root cause and evaluate corrective actions, evaluate and support manufacturing capability development, fielding, sustainment and modernization planning and engineering support.The individual will work with the SPO Chief Engineer, program managers, vendors, platform users, cybersecurity experts, logisticians, testers, and other system and subsystem engineers to execute a fast past acquisition program of critical national defense capabilities.The individual must have significant experience with the USAF systems engineering process and be able to communicate effectively to enable successful execution of the SPO's mission.The individual will work within highly classified workspaces (Top Secret (TS) Special Access Program (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI) environments) on a daily basis and must have experience working in these secure environments to accomplish these cutting-edge platform development and fielding responsibilities. How you will contribute to our National Security and Defense mission: Provide engineering expertise in developing, integrating and fielding highly technical weapons systems and subsystems to field operators ensuring US dominance in highly contested theaters of operation. You'll be a great fit for this role if: Self-motivated with a work ethic that the mission comes first Have good communications skills Detail oriented Passionate about supporting our warfighters Responsibilities: Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to: Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) level systems engineering support across all phases of the program lifecycle, from concept development and requirements definition through design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment. Provide expert advice and guidance on systems engineering best practices, methodologies, and tools. Conduct independent technical reviews and assessments of system designs, architectures, and implementations to identify potential risks, vulnerabilities, and areas for improvement. Provide technical expertise to support the development and maintenance of systems engineering documentation, including requirements specifications, design documents, interface control documents, test plans, and configuration management plans. Participate in technical interchange meetings, design reviews, and other program events to provide systems engineering expertise and guidance. Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and advancements in systems engineering. Develop and deliver training on systems engineering topics to program personnel. Support the development and execution of systems engineering management plans. Mentor junior systems engineers and provide technical guidance. Contribute to the development of systems engineering processes and procedures. Qualifications Required: Master's degree and 19+ years' business, operations, planning, science, engineering, or mathematics experience, or bachelor's degree and 21+ years' business, operations, planning, science, engineering, or mathematics experience Even better if you have these desired skills:* Work experience in a TS/SCI/SAP environment Clearance Requirements: Must possess an active DoD Top Secret (TS) security clearance (with SCI and SAP eligibility) #LI-CH1 #ONSITE #RWTIP 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.