MACH-TB Senior Technical Lead / NSWC Site Lead

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Maidenhead; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Technical Lead, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of defense technology. This position offers the chance to lead systems engineering efforts for critical programs, manage flight test planning, and collaborate with diverse teams to ensure mission success. With a strong commitment to employee ownership and a culture that values your contributions, you'll thrive in an environment that encourages innovation and professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in national security and have the expertise to back it up, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

20 days PTO/year

Flexible schedules

6% 401k match

Semi-annual bonus eligibility

Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000

Life and disability insurance

Zero deductible health insurance plan

Qualifications

• 10+ years supporting complex defense programs.
• Experience with missile systems and flight test execution.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage Systems Engineering efforts for MACH-TB architecture.
• Coordinate flight test planning and execution activities.
• Prepare decision-quality materials for senior-level reviews.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Flight Test Planning

Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Microsoft Office Suite

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Own Your Future.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a MACH-TB Senior Technical Lead and NSWC Site lead in Crane, IN.

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
• Values:Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
• 100% Employee Ownership:we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  • Flexible schedules
  • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
  • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  • Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
  • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.

Responsibilities

The primary function of this position is to provide direct systems engineering, test planning advice and programmatic support to the Multi-Service Advanced Capabilities Hypersonic Test Bed (MACH-TB) Program Manager located at NSWC Crane in Crane, IN. Position requires understanding stakeholder weapon system program plans and capability development milestones, program road-maps, and integrated test plan development. This position will also entail responsibilities as the MTSI site lead for the employees located at NSWC Crane.

Role and Responsibilities*

• Manage Systems Engineering efforts in planning the evolution of the MACH-TB architecture and development of the MACH-TB strategic vision and road-maps
• Manage efforts across multiple sub-teams in the areas of: Systems Engineering, Flight Test Planning and Execution, and Pre/Post-Mission Analysis
• Manage the planning, coordination, scheduling, and execution of MACH-TB flight test events
• Coordinate closely with the MACH-TB program manager for the assignment and execution of required activities in support of MACH-TB activities across the MACH-TB contractor staff.
• Develop systems engineering documentation as needed to support the MACH-TB flight test team and the Test Matrix (to capture required flight test events, test objectives, evaluation criteria, key performance parameters, milestones, launch locations, test resources, and planned timelines)
• Manage program and mission risk analysis and development of risk mitigation plans
• Identify and resolve program and stakeholder scheduling issues to meet test execution objectives
• Coordinate and support briefings, technical interchange meetings, working groups, and scheduling meetings to ensure milestone entrance and exit criteria are met
• Prepare decision-quality materials such as briefings and supporting documentation (white papers, fact sheets, status reports, progress reports, and information papers) for senior-level reviews and mission milestone decision meetings
• Serve as NSWC Crane site lead for MTSI.

Qualifications

• BA required; MS preferred
• 10+ years in a staff position supporting a complex and dynamic defense program
• 8+ years of experience supporting missile systems and flight test execution activities
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition/systems engineering processes and technical knowledge of missile systems, system architectures, threats, and subsystems
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes
• Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Excellent people, organizational, management, computer, and leadership skills
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and support tasks in a fast-paced, rapidly-changing environment
• Proficiency in written and oral communication skills to independently develop technical white papers, briefings, etc., as required by the customer to communicate complex technical subjects
• Experience leading successful teams
• SECRET Clearance required.

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