Principal Network Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Hurlburt Field (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) seeks a Principal Small UAS (sUAS) Network Engineer at Hurlburt Field, FL. The role requires U.S. citizenship with TS/SCI clearance and involves interfacing across networking, wireless, cybersecurity, and autonomous systems on a government-focused team.

You will lead architecture, integration, and testing across multiple networks and classifications, with up to 15% travel in CONUS and surge periods. Strong briefing and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of network engineering experience.
• Ability to design, implement, and manage complex networks.
• U.S. citizenship with TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop network communication solutions architecture.
• Configure, deploy, troubleshoot, and maintain network infrastructures.
• Develop Network System Automation strategies.

Skills

Network design

Complex network engineering

Team collaboration

Technical briefing

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in network engineering

Master’s degree in network engineering

Tools

Wireshark

Linux

VPNs

Job description

Overview: Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Principal Small UAS (sUAS) Network Engineer to join our team at Hurlburt Field, Florida. Qualified candidates must be U.S. citizens with a TS/SCI clearance. The successful candidate will provide network engineering expertise on a multidisciplinary team responsible for developing, integrating, and transitioning multiple different technologies for the Government Team Lead. The individual will work at the intersection of networking, wireless communications, cybersecurity, and autonomous systems. Anticipate up to 15% travel, with surge periods of greater travel, primarily in CONUS. You will be a great fit for this role if: You have a passion for aerospace, defense, special operations, and advanced technologies. You understand the urgent need to modernize our defense systems and give our warfighters the best possible tools. Paying attention to detail and providing excellent customer service in a professional environment is a skill you excel at. You are passionate about continuous learning and growth, and you seek opportunities to challenge yourself. You are driven to make a meaningful impact through your work.

Responsibilities

• Network communication solutions architecture development.
• Configuring, deploying, troubleshooting, and maintaining network and infrastructure solutions.
• Developing Network System Automation strategies.
• Assist and support Information Systems Security Manager/Officer (ISSM/ISSO) with attaining and managing operational security posture of network systems.
• Work on multiple networks across various classification levels, adhering to all security policies, procedures, and processes.
• Participate in key engineering integration meetings: Milestone design and technical reviews Team Lead Meetings Material Improvement Program Review Boards Engineering and Crew Station Working Groups Lead System Engineer Technical Engagements Integrated Test Team Meetings Support on-aircraft engineering integration activities On-aircraft integration and engineering test build events Knock down administrative and engineering barriers Raise issues to technical and programmatic POCs and/or leadership for decision/action Plan and schedule resources to support integration and test Report on status of ongoing integration and test Understanding of airworthiness criteria.
• Conduct and support root cause analysis with enterprise stakeholders.
• Contribute to systems engineering activities including requirements definition, architecture development, integration, and verification.
• 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.
• Promote efficiency, agility, and traceability in fast-paced engineering environments.
• Lead integration of new, legacy, and GOTs hardware and software.
• Manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of systems compatible with defined system architectures.
• Support the resolution of action items from Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews that require cross-discipline coordination.
• Develop the methods, processes, and evaluation criteria by which the systems, subsystems, and work products are verified against their requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Exceptional integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to MTSI’s core values.
• Minimum 8+ years of industry or government experience demonstrating and practicing knowledge, skills, and abilities in Network Engineering.
• Strong ability to design, implement, and manage complex network infrastructures.
• Experience with a mix of core network engineering fundamentals, to include: Core networking (TCP/IP and UDP, routing protocols, VLANs, multicast networking, time synchronization) Network protocol analysis (Wireshark, packet capture analysis, troubleshooting/resolving network issues) Wireless communications (mesh networking, LTE/5G, RF fundamentals, Wi‑Fi) UAV communications system protocols Linux administration Cybersecurity (firewalls, authentication, VPNs, STIG implementation) Rapid prototyping and iterative development Testing, evaluating, and reporting to include software/hardware-in-the-loop, developmental test, and operational test Proven experience in aviation system design, development, integration, and test. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing technical content to senior leadership. Strong customer service skills; being able to work with personnel across multiple disciplines and organizations. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently. Ability to work well in a cross-disciplinary team with other engineers and military operators. Ability to apply expert knowledge and proactively work independently. 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. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Desired Qualifications

• Integration of weapons systems, sensor, and C2 capabilities, including cross-platform interoperability.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in network engineering, computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in network engineering, computer science, information technology, or a related field, desired.

Certification Requirements

• CompTIA Network+, CASP+, Sec+, A+, Linux desired.

Clearance Requirements

• US Citizenship.
• Must possess an active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SAP and SCI eligibility.