Systems Engineer - Senior (Software, Compute, and Autonomy - ICT)

Modern Technology Solutions Inc • Bath Township, OH

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

MTSI is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer to support Software, Compute, and Autonomy capabilities within an Integrated Capabilities Team (ICT) under AFLCMC/WA at Wright‑Patterson AFB. The selected candidate will provide deep technical leadership in systems engineering, open architectures, autonomy-enabling software, and secure compute environments. This role emphasizes architecture development, system-of-systems integration, and mission-driven engineering analysis across advanced Air Force capability portfolios. The candidate will work across diverse technical disciplines, organizational boundaries, and security levels to deliver integrated solutions supporting next‑generation warfighting capabilities.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of open architecture frameworks, including: Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA), Air Force/Army Mission Systems AMS GRA, UCI (Universal Command and Control Interface) standards.
• Strong foundation in systems engineering principles, including: Open architecture design, Computer and network engineering, System and cyber security engineering, Software engineering lifecycle practices.
• Ability to integrate and reason about abstract concepts (e.g., autonomy, distributed compute, digital engineering) to produce acquisition-relevant outcomes.
• Proven ability to work effectively across organizational and functional boundaries.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex technical information into concise, decision‑ready executive summaries.
• Ability to work efficiently across multiple security levels and collaboration environments.
• Experience coordinating and leading technical teams to successful completion of tasks.
• Possess minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience working in a DoW program or product acquisition office or environment.
• Have no less than three (3) years’ experience in a Special Access Program (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) environment within the last five (5) years.

Responsibilities

• Guide system engineering efforts supporting the development, integration, and maturation of software, autonomy, and compute‑centric capabilities within an ICT.
• Assess, analyze, and assess open architecture approaches, including SOSA, AMS GRA, and UCI, to ensure interoperability and modularity across system-of-systems environments.
• Conduct system engineering assessments covering: Open architecture definition and modeling, Computer and network engineering constraints and performance, System and cyber security engineering, Software engineering, modularization, and integration.
• Translate abstract operational needs and capability gaps into actionable engineering tasks, acquisition artifacts, and technical recommendations.
• Organize complex technical data into executive‑level briefings, providing clarity for senior leadership and decision-makers.
• Evaluate vendor designs, software architectures, interface definitions, and integration plans across compute, autonomy, and mission system domains.
• Support multiple engineering and collaboration environments including classified IT systems, multi‑level VTC, and in‑person technical exchanges.
• Guide and task-organize cross‑functional teams to drive completion of engineering assessments, technical reviews, and program milestones.
• Work collaboratively across government, industry, and research partners—bridging organizational and functional boundaries to produce integrated outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior