IR Integration Engineer SME (EO/IR Systems Engineer)

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; West Virginia; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 20 days + 10 holidays

6% 401k matching with vesting

Annual semi-annual bonus eligibility

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Educational reimbursement up to $10,00

Health insurance options

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) seeks an Infra-red Systems Integration Engineer SME to advance EO/IR sensor integration on national defense platforms. The role emphasizes technical leadership across requirements, architecture, integration, and verification in a fast-paced, vault/SCIF setting.

You will lead development and testing efforts, supervise teams, and deliver briefings to senior leadership while collaborating with government and industry partners to enhance mission capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems/ Electronics/ Computer Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of relevant EO/IR experience.
• Experience supporting EO/IR sensor development and integration.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including briefing senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and systems engineering support for EO/IR sensor development and integration.
• Oversee EO/IR sensor development for mission system applications and testing.
• Lead MBSE and open architecture activities for integration across platforms.
• Develop and deliver technical briefings to diverse audiences including senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with government and industry partners on mission capability development.

Skills

Strong communication

Fast-paced environment

Technical leadership

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems/ Electronics/ Computer Engineering

Tools

MBSE

Atlassian Suite

Cameo

Job description

Overview

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Infra-red (IR) Systems Integration Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support an advanced air platform program focused on achieving and sustaining national air dominance. As part of MTSI's commitment to delivering innovative engineering services and technology solutions, this role will play a pivotal part in shaping cutting‑edge Electro-Optic and Infrared (EO/IR) mission capabilities that directly support the nation's defense and security. The successful candidate will provide systems engineering expertise supporting the development, integration, and transition of advanced EO/IR sensor technologies for operation in complex and contested environments.

Responsibilities

The IR Integration SME will provide technical leadership and systems engineering support for EO/IR sensor development and integration efforts.

• Provide oversight and technical management of advanced EO/IR sensor development for mission system applications
• Support the development, integration, and test of EO/IR hardware and software, including:
• Infrared Search and Track (IRST)
• Video and image processing algorithms
• EO/IR electronic countermeasures
• Other mission capabilities across the EO/IR spectrum
• Support EO/IR kill chain analysis and integration across platforms and mission systems
• Contribute to systems engineering activities including requirements definition, architecture development, integration, and verification
• Support open architecture implementations and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approaches
• Participate in platform integration and testing and verification of subsystems for performance and functionality
• Lead and support Government and industry teams through technical planning, design reviews, test reviews, and technical assessments
• Develop and deliver technical briefings to a wide range of audiences, including senior technical and leadership stakeholders
• Collaborate with U.S. Government and industry partner organizations to support joint mission capability development

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Minimum 15+ years of related experience is required.
• Experience supporting EO/IR sensor systems and associated hardware and software development
• Familiarity with EO/IR integration, test, and verification activities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing technical content to senior leadership
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, "tip of the spear" environment
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and adapt to evolving mission and technical requirements

Desired:

• Familiarity with advanced EO/IR kill chains and mission system integration
• Experience with open architecture frameworks and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methodologies
• Experience with EO/IR electronic countermeasures and advanced image and video processing techniques
• Experience with Government Reference Architecture (GRAs) and integration into operational weapon systems (desired, not required)
• Familiarity with agile development and systems engineering tools such as Atlassian Suite and Cameo

Clearance & Travel Requirements

• Active TS/SCI
• This position is a Special Access Program (SAP) role and requires work in a vault/SCIF environment
• TDY travel approximately 20% (about one trip per month)

#LI-ZS1

#LI-Onsite

#Dragons

#Rudy

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 Owned

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 up to $9k annually
• 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 educational 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

MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.