Modern Technology Solutions
Modern Technology Solutions

Systems Engineer SME

Washington, DC, US • Posted 60+ days ago • Updated 9 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $150,000.00 - 230,000.00 per year
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Skills

  • Program Management Office
  • FOCUS
  • Systems Engineering
  • Team Leadership
  • Aerospace
  • Budget
  • Technical Writing
  • Leadership
  • Law
  • Engineering Support
  • Research
  • Research and Development
  • Spectrum
  • Scheduling
  • Evaluation
  • Documentation
  • Project Planning
  • Roadmaps
  • Program Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • IBM Rational DOORS
  • Collaboration
  • Confluence
  • JIRA
  • RF
  • SATCOM
  • Tactical Data Links
  • Cloud Computing
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Military
  • Communication
  • Oracle Linux
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Computer Networking
  • DoD
  • Acquisition
  • Adobe AIR
  • Management
  • Security Clearance
  • SAP
  • Government Contracts
  • Finance
  • SAP BASIS

Summary

MTSI is seeking a Systems Engineer SME with a TS/SCI clearance to provide support to a Government Program Management Office/Program Manager at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), DC or Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH. The Systems Engineer SME's primary focus will be to provide systems engineering as well as program and acquisition support to the Government Team Lead. In addition, the individual will provide technical and programmatic advice and support services on aerospace systems, command and control systems, and computer processing-related technologies and programs.

This position may entail travel up to 25%, as required by the Government.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide engineering support for program management execution of a United Stated Air Force (USAF) program. Work with program teams to develop program objectives, integrated roadmaps, detailed schedules, and program budgets.
  • Support the development of technical documentation including, but not limited to, statements of work and specifications, leadership briefs, specific engineering briefs related to the subject matter.
  • Analyze manufacturers' proposals as permitted by law and regulation. Facilitate and provide engineering support throughout the design, integration, and test and execution processes.
  • Apply integration, communication, coordination, organizational and planning expertise to technical research and development activities and acquisition across a broad spectrum of functional disciplines in order to assist with the implementation of program direction.
  • Plan, organize and manage critical aspects of the development, production, and/or development of systems, sub-systems, or equipment, to include managing program cost, schedule, and performance.
  • Assist in milestone planning, tracking, scheduling, briefing preparations, staff coordination, and decision documentation preparation.
  • Gather data, conduct analyses, evaluation, and validations of acquisition programmatic documentation.
  • Assist the program office in complying with tasks related to the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System, CONOPS, architectural views, security accreditations and certifications, acquisition reports, program management agreements, and memorandums of agreement.
  • Assist the program office in complying with applicable statutory and regulatory guidance.
  • Assist in the creation and approval of acquisition strategies, program planning and creation, early capability development strategies and project planning, and the transition of program execution to the appropriate Program Executive Officer.
  • Develop integration plans and procedures and organize resources to facilitate program transition activities.
  • Develop and communicate roadmaps for programs and associated technologies and product lines.
  • Establish trusted and influential relationships with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
  • Work both individually and with a broader engineering, program management, and security team.
  • Work on multiple networks across various classification levels, adhering to all security policies, procedures, and processes.

Required Experience
  • 20+ years of relevant engineering experience with at least 15+ years in an engineering role for a systems program office/similar organization.
  • Have experience working on classified and/or special access programs.
  • Be a self-starter, thrive in a dynamic environment, can accomplish high-level tasks independently, is skilled in problem definition, and work well with other team members, members of the Senior Executive Service and senior military officers.
  • Ability to coordinate with both internal and external organizations to accomplish common goals.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Teams).
  • Highly adept in engineering tools such as Cameo, DOORS.
  • Ability to learn new tools and adopt digital engineering business practices.
  • Must have knowledge of military platforms, systems, and operations.
  • Must have experience with collaboration tools including but not limited to: Confluence and/or Jira.
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to clearly translate client technical needs and assimilate project information.
  • The selected candidate will have some or all of the following experience:
  1. Strong Understanding of Radio Frequency and Communications Systems: Demonstrated experience with designing, deploying, or managing radio frequency solutions, including but not limited to Link-16, SATCOM technologies, or other tactical data link protocols supporting mission-critical operations.
  2. Cloud and Enterprise IT Expertise: Hands-on experience in architecting, managing, or maintaining secure, scalable cloud environments or hybrid infrastructure solutions for enterprise IT systems, with an understanding of integration with Command and Control (C2) applications and electronic warfare systems.
  3. Experience in Electronic Warfare or Tactical Communications: Proficiency in the implementation and support of electronic warfare systems, secure communication protocols, and the configuration of advanced communication networks for military operations, leveraging knowledge of modern C2 systems and tactical communication domains.


Required Education
  • Master's Degree in a technical field such as engineering, mathematics or physics.

Desired Experience
  • Knowledge of networking, communications, command and control systems, and datalinks.
  • Knowledge of current DoD acquisition regulations/policy and applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations.
  • Knowledge of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's framework, directives, and policies.

Required Clearance
  • Candidates for this position must possess a current TOP SECRET clearance and be eligible for access to both TOP SECRET Special Access Programs (SAPs) and TOP SECRET Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
  • Requires 12 months of SAP experience within the last 3 years.

The pay range for this position in is $150,000/year to $230,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled.

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