Mission Solutions Engineer LVL III (MSE) -SR

O-W-T-Global-LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

OWT Global seeks a seasoned Mission Solutions Engineer (MSE) Level III to support UxS, C5ISR, and Mission Partner Program activities for SOF and defense mission sets. You will evaluate, integrate, demonstrate, and support advanced mission technologies in collaboration with end users, OEMs, and program offices.

The role requires extensive fielding, testing, and operational support, with travel up to 35% and a strong emphasis on technical leadership and customer engagement.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of combined SOF/IC/ TIO/ TSO/ UxS/ ISR or related technical experience.
• 8+ years supporting mission systems integration, testing, demonstrations, and fielding activities.
• Strong briefing, communication, and customer-facing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior Mission Solutions Engineer for UxS, C5ISR, and Mission Partner Program initiatives.
• Lead training and integration work for OWTAR capabilities.
• Develop training materials and support DT&E, OT&E, fielding, and sustainment activities.
• Create technical documentation, integration plans, workflows, test reports, and AARs.
• Coordinate with OEMs, program offices, and users to translate requirements into integrated solutions.
• Support proposals, RFIs/RFPs, OTA efforts, and capability development as needed.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies relevant to SOF and defense operations.
• Represent OWT Global in industry events, demonstrations, and customer meetings.

Skills

Operational experience

Unmanned systems

Technical troubleshooting

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering/technical field

Job description

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Mission Solutions Engineer LVL III (MSE) -SR

100 - Staff FullTime Tampa, FL, Tampa, FL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1175

Mission Solutions Engineer (MSE) LVL III – Senior

OWT Global:

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Tampa, FL, OWT Global is a small business that offers reliable and operationally proven expertise and support to the U.S. Government, industry partners, and commercial vendors. Named a Top Workplace by the Tampa Bay Times (2022-2025), OWT Global prides itself on offering exceptional, industry-leading services and solutions in a cost-effective manner for Engineering, Engineering Support, RDT&E, Technical Program and Project management, Subject Matter Expertise (SME), operations, logistics, maintenance, and training of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting (C5ISRT), and Air Domain Awareness and Defense (ADAD) technologies.

OWT is a proud supporting partner in the DOD SkillBridge program to ensure service members gain valuable industry work experience as the service member transitions from military to industry. The OWT Global team consists of 96% veterans, selectively recruited from the Special Operations, Special Mission Units, and Intelligence Communities with an extensive experience tailored towards supporting efforts in preparation of threats against the United States by great power competitors and by continued operational support to the United States Government in combatting the continued counterterrorism threats world-wide.

With this unique foundation of U.S. military special operations and civilian intelligence agency veterans, Engineers, and manned and unmanned system pilots and maintainers, OWT Global brings a blend of skills optimized for today’s dynamic operational needs. The OWT Global model pairs technical acumen with operational applications to help drive the development and deployment of technology in a sustainable and affordable way.

Job Summary:

OWT Global seeks a highly experienced and self-driven Mission Solutions Engineer (MSE) Level III to support the company’s UxS, C5ISR, and Mission Partner Program (MPP) for related Special Operations, Intelligence, and defense mission activities. This role serves as a senior technical and operational advisor responsible for evaluating, integrating, demonstrating, and supporting advanced mission technologies spanning Tactical Information Operations (TIO), Technical Surveillance Operations (TSO), Tactical Advanced Sensors (TAS), unmanned systems (UxS), Counter-UAS, C5ISR, communications, and emerging operational capabilities aligned to USSOCOM and broader U.S. Government mission requirements.

The MSE Level III will work directly with operational end users, OEM partners, program offices, and internal OWT Global directorates to translate mission requirements into integrated capability solutions that support rapid prototyping, operational testing, fielding, sustainment, and transition activities. This position requires a strong blend of operational experience, technical expertise, systems integration knowledge, and customer engagement capability to support both existing programs and emerging mission opportunities across the Mission Partner ecosystem.

Primary work supports OWT Global Headquarters in Tampa, Florida, customer locations, operational test sites, and remote support activities as required. Travel within CONUS and OCONUS may average up to 35%.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a senior Mission Solutions Engineer supporting OWT Global’s UxS, C5ISR, and Mission Partner Program for associated operational capability initiatives.
• Function as one of the lead trainers and integrators for OWTAR capabilities.
• Support customer training activities and development of training materials for newly fielded or evaluated technologies.
• Support developmental test and evaluation (DT&E), operational test and evaluation (OT&E), fielding, and sustainment activities for mission systems and integrated technologies.
• Develop technical documentation, integration plans, operational workflows, test reports, After Action Reports (AARs), and customer-facing capability summaries.
• Provide technical support and subject matter expertise across mission areas including unmanned systems, Counter-UAS, tactical communications, tracking technologies, ISR payloads, TSO/TAS capabilities, and C5ISR architectures.
• Assist with technical solution development supporting proposals, RFIs, RFPs, OTA efforts, white papers, and capability development initiatives.
• Maintain awareness of emerging commercial, government, and non-traditional technologies relevant to SOF and defense operational requirements.
• Support planning, logistics coordination, fielding activities, and mission partner integration efforts in both office and operational environments.
• Represent OWT Global during industry engagements, operational demonstrations, conferences, test events, and customer meetings as required.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, products, and OEM capabilities for operational relevance, integration potential, and mission applicability across SOF, IC, and defense mission sets.
• Support technical demonstrations, operational evaluations, proof-of-concept activities, and customer capability briefings for Mission Partner technologies.
• Translate operational requirements, CONOPs, and user feedback into integrated mission capability solutions and technical recommendations.
• Coordinate directly with OEM engineering teams, program offices, operational users, and OWT Global leadership to support rapid capability integration and transition efforts.

Job Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen
• Active SECRET clearance
• Ability to travel up to 35% of the time
• Ability to lift and handle equipment up to 50 lbs
• Experience operating, integrating, testing, or supporting mission technologies relevant to SOF, IC, or defense operations
• Ability to work independently in office, remote, and operational field environments

Basic Qualifications:

• 12 or more years of combined Special Operations, Intelligence Community, TIO, Technical Surveillance Operations (TSO/TSE/TSD), UxS, ISR, C-UAS, C5ISR, or related operational and technical experience.
• 8 or more years supporting operational technology integration, testing, demonstrations, or fielding activities involving mission systems or advanced sensor capabilities.
• Experience translating operational requirements and user needs into integrated technical solutions and mission workflows.
• Experience with mission systems integration, technical troubleshooting, operational testing, and customer-facing demonstrations.
• Familiarity with unmanned systems, ISR payloads, tactical communications, TAK/COP architectures, tracking technologies, or advanced sensor systems.
• Strong understanding of operational environments, mission planning considerations, and expeditionary support requirements.
• Ability to independently engage with customers, OEMs, engineers, and operational stakeholders in dynamic environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.

Desired Qualifications:

• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Experience supporting USSOCOM, SOF Acquisitions (SOF AT&L, CDD, etc.), and operational organizations.
• Understanding of vendor-agnostic systems integration and multi-domain operational architectures.
• Relevant military technical training, electronics training, ISR background, or engineering-related education.
• Experience supporting maritime, expeditionary, denied, or contested operational environments.
• Strong communication and briefing skills with the ability to interface effectively with senior leaders, operators, engineers, and external partners.

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Short Term/Long Term Disability/Life Insurance/Workers Compensation
• Traditional and Roth 401k plan options
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Department: Mission Partners

Primary Location: Tampa, FL with travel up to 35% of the time

Job Level: Mission Solutions Engineer Level III - Senior