Mission Planning Engineer

MTSI is seeking an experienced Mission Planning Engineer to support an advanced air platform program. This role focuses on developing, optimizing, and implementing mission planning systems while providing debrief analysis to improve operational effectiveness. The ideal candidate will contribute to system integration, operational readiness, and mission success by working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to address complex challenges in modern warfare scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate mission planning processes tailored to advanced air platform requirements.
• Integrate mission planning software and systems with other operational tools and technologies, including avionics, communications, and weapons platforms.
• Conduct thorough post-mission debriefs using data analysis tools to capture lessons learned and ensure operational improvements.
• Deliver actionable feedback on mission performance, system behavior, and operational execution to improve mission outcomes.
• Support the integration of mission planning and debrief tools into broader system architectures, ensuring seamless functionality across subsystems.
• Create and execute test plans to validate mission planning systems and tools against performance objectives and DoD standards.
• Develop technical reports, guides, and presentations to communicate mission outcomes and system capabilities to stakeholders.
• Document mission planning procedures and debrief processes to ensure consistency and compliance with operational standards.
• Work closely with systems engineers, software developers, pilots, and program managers to ensure mission planning systems align with program requirements.
• Act as a liaison between operational, technical, and logistics teams to maintain alignment on mission-critical objectives.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in mission planning, system integration, or a related field within aerospace or defense programs.
• Proficiency with mission planning tools and software, such as JMPS (Joint Mission Planning System), JOMS (Joint Open Mission Systems), or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of operational requirements for advanced air platforms.
• Familiarity with legacy mission planning systems for 4th and 5th generation aircraft.
• Familiarity with CONOPS and mission planning workflows for 4th and 5th generation aircraft.
• Familiarity with debriefing software and tools for analyzing mission data.
• Must possess an active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Self-starting, charge-the-hill mentality to deliver mission capability at the speed of need.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience leading technical teams or systems integration efforts.

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