Chief System Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Colorado; On-site; USD 170,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Chief Systems Engineer to lead large-scale software and hardware engineering projects. This role offers the chance to work on critical national defense programs, implementing Agile methodologies and overseeing complex solutions. With a strong emphasis on employee ownership and a collaborative culture, this position not only promises interesting work but also provides excellent benefits, including flexible schedules and substantial tuition reimbursement. If you have a passion for engineering and want to make a significant impact in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays

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

• 20 years of systems engineering experience for large-scale projects.
• 5 years of IC or DoD experience in large-scale solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering for large-scale software and hardware projects.
• Implement Agile methodologies and manage large-scale programs.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Agile Methodology

DevSecOps

Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)

Leadership

Effective Communication

Cloud-native Solutions

Data as a Service (DaaS)

Education

BS/BA

Master’s Degree

PhD

Tools

SAP

Cloud IaaS and PaaS

Job description

Overview

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Chief Systems Engineer.

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

We are seeking an experienced Chief Systems Engineer with extensive experience in systems engineering for large-scale enterprise software and hardware engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both commercial and government (IC or DoD) environments, with a proven track record of designing and deploying complex solutions for operational missions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the systems engineering efforts for large-scale enterprise software and hardware engineering projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Oversee the design and deployment of large-scale enterprise software and hardware solutions for operational missions within IC or DoD environments.
• Implement Agile methodologies and processes at scale, incorporating modern commercial industry best practices such as DevSecOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), and vertical slice development approaches.
• Manage and lead large-scale programs encompassing multiple development teams, ensuring effective integration and deployment through a comprehensive scaled integration and deployment pipeline (more than 100 personnel).
• Communicate effectively with leadership, stakeholders, and development/industry communities to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.
• Maintain knowledge of IC, DoD, Air Force, Space Force, or SSC processes and procedures for delivering systems to production environments.
• Design and deploy highly available, scalable cloud-native (IaaS and PaaS) solutions within commercial industry.
• Develop and implement highly scalable Data as a Service (DaaS) solutions within commercial industry.
• Demonstrate expertise through professional publications and/or patents.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and other team members as needed.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 20 years of progressive systems engineering experience for large scale enterprise software and hardware engineering projects.
• Minimum 5 years of IC or DoD experience designing and deploying large scale enterprise software and hardware solutions for operational missions.
• Minimum 2 years of SAP experience working across complex mission partners and classified programs.
• Experience with Agile methodology and process at scale, modern commercial industry enterprise software engineering mindsets (DevSecOps, SRE, vertical slice, etc), best practices and patterns for successful continuous integration, test, delivery and deployment at scale.
• Effective management and leadership experience with large scale programs encompassing multiple development teams with a comprehensive scaled integration and deployment pipeline (more than 100 personnel).
• Effective communication with leadership, stakeholders, and development/industry communities.
• Knowledgeable with respect to IC, DoD, Air Force, Space Force or SSC processes and procedures for delivering systems to production environments.
• Familiarity with highly available, scalable cloud native (IaaS and PaaS) solutions within commercial industry.
• Familiarity with highly scalable data as a service (DaaS) solutions within commercial industry.
• Demonstrated expertise through professional publications and/or patents or masters.

Desired:

• Highly Desired: past or present experience with SSC or mission partner space control or space situational awareness mission area programs.

Education Requirements:

• BS/BA along with a minimum 18 years of relevant experience.
• or Master’s degree along with a minimum 16 years of relevant experience.
• or PhD along with a minimum 15 years of relevant experience.

Clearance Requirements:

• Active Top Secret, SCI eligible.
• Eligibility for access to SAP Information.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Location/Travel Requirements:

• Place of work is El Segundo, CA or Colorado Springs, CO.
• May require travel up to 10% of time within the continental United States.

The pay range for this position is $170,000/year to $240,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract wages, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via MTSI's internal or external careers site.