Senior Systems Engineer
About The Position
MTSI is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to provide systems engineering and program/acquisition support to the Government Team Lead on a high-visibility Air Force program at Hanscom Air Force Base. The role focuses on enterprise IT systems, command-and-control capabilities, and related technologies, including delivery and deployment of digital infrastructure within the DoDIN and integration of digital infrastructure into DoW weapon systems. Travel up to 25% may be required. The engineer supports program and engineering activities, acquisition planning and implementation, technical documentation and analysis, compliance and governance, stakeholder coordination, and technology roadmaps. The role also leads activities to install and integrate digital infrastructure worldwide, including development of enterprise network architectures and site-specific deployment details. The position requires work across multiple classified networks while adhering to security requirements and requires a TS/SCI clearance.
Requirements
- 18 or more years of engineering experience, including 5 or more years supporting a systems program office; alternatively, 10 or more years of experience with a master’s degree.
- Experience with software development, integration, or lifecycle management as related to systems engineering processes, including software-driven system design and implementation.
- Experience with global networking, cloud data centers, and network point-of-presence buildout.
- Experience with classified or special access programs.
- Ability to work independently and with senior-level government personnel.
- Skill in cross-organizational coordination and problem-solving.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Teams.
- Strong experience with engineering tools such as Cameo and DOORS, and with digital engineering practices.
- Knowledge of military platforms, systems, and operations.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or a related technical field; alternatively, a master’s degree and 10 years of experience.
- TS/SCI clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience integrating weapon systems, sensors, and C2 capabilities, including cross-platform interoperability.
- Experience delivering advanced battle management and C2 capabilities aligned with joint force operations and JADC2.
- Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in a technical field.
- Knowledge of DoD acquisition regulations and FAR.
- Familiarity with AFLCMC frameworks, directives, and policies.
- Security+ certification.
- Familiarity with collaboration tools such as Confluence or Jira.
Responsibilities
- Support engineering and program management activities for USAF programs.
- Help develop objectives, integrated roadmaps, schedules, and budgets.
- Assist with design, integration, testing, and technical reviews.
- Prepare statements of work, specifications, briefs, and engineering documents.
- Review and analyze vendor proposals within legal guidelines.
- Conduct data gathering, analysis, and validation of program documentation.
- Support research and development, acquisition planning, and implementation.
- Help manage cost, schedule, and performance across program phases.
- Assist with milestone planning, briefing development, and coordination.
- Support JCIDS, CONOPS, architectural views, security certifications, and acquisition reporting.
- Assist with acquisition strategies, capability development plans, and transition to PEOs.
- Develop and communicate technology roadmaps and integration plans.
- Coordinate across customers, suppliers, and stakeholders.
- Work across multiple classified networks while adhering to security requirements.
- Coordinate with DAF and other DoW Service Components to install and integrate digital infrastructure worldwide.
- Build enterprise network architectures, network topologies, and network kit architectures.
- Define bills of materials, product-level details, and specifications for deployment at each site.
- Work with logistics, cyber, operational, and engineering personnel to deploy fully capable systems to sites.
- Define system requirements with other integrated product teams.
- Define system risks and opportunities based on operational impacts.
- Prepare senior leader briefings and communications for program leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
