Weapons Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions Inc • Chantilly, VA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

MTSI is seeking a Weapons Engineer to provide specialized engineering expertise in missile canister designs, transportable canisterized missiles, cold/hot gas ejection systems, and missile Launcher Control Systems (LCS) to support fast-paced DoW Prototyping & Demonstration. Will work closely with the program team, cross-functional engineering groups, and system developers to oversee the design, integration, and risk management of advanced weapon launch subsystems. This role emphasizes balancing rigorous systems engineering principles and proactive technical risk management with the urgency to deliver capability in relevant timelines.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related technical discipline
• 10+ years supporting DoW operations and/or programs
• Able to work full-time in a Chantilly, VA office within SCIF/SAPF spaces

Responsibilities

• Provides subject matter expertise in the design, development, analysis, and integration of transportable canisterized missile platforms, cold gas ejection mechanics, and Launcher Control Systems (LCS).
• Evaluates and advises on the development, modeling, and implementation of complex hardware, software, and firmware architectures associated with high-pressure gas generators, ejection timing, safety interlocks, and digital firing circuits.
• Leads technical risk management activities, identifying potential engineering and integration risks (e.g., structural integrity, environmental sealing, HWIL testing anomalies) and developing actionable mitigation strategies for weapon launch subsystems.
• Applies systems engineering best practices with the appropriate level of rigor to drive progress.
• Participates in project reviews, assesses contract deliverables, and coordinates with technical review boards on decisions with broad program impact.
• Reviews Vendor Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to assess executability and risk posture.
• Works with the Program Management team and chief engineer to understand priorities and drive project execution in alignment with those priorities.
• Develop presentations, recommendations, and written communications to explain complex launch mechanisms and control designs to program management and all stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

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