Senior Defense Technologist - Surface Warfare

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Defense Technologist specializing in Surface Warfare. This role involves leading technical projects that impact national defense, leveraging extensive military experience and advanced research techniques. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in various warfare specialties and a proven track record in program transition efforts. Join a company that values its employees and offers exceptional benefits, including a robust employee ownership program and generous PTO. This opportunity is perfect for someone passionate about contributing to critical defense initiatives and advancing technological solutions.

Benefits

20 days PTO/year

Flexible schedules

6% 401k match

Semi-annual bonus eligibility

$10,000 annual tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Zero deductible health insurance plan

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in military or defense-related roles.
• Expertise in planning and executing technical R&D projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical projects in warfare specialties for the DoD.
• Conduct research studies to assess military effectiveness.

Skills

Military experience

Research and development expertise

Technical project execution

Operational effectiveness assessment

Naval surface warfare knowledge

Electronic warfare understanding

Education

Master’s in relevant field

PhD preferred

Job description

Overview

Own Your Future.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Senior Defense Technologist - Surface Warfare

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

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

• Experience in active-duty military service, support contractor and/or DoD civilian in a warfare specialty at progressively more difficult levels in planning, developing and executing technical projects of a research and development (R&D) nature.
• Concerned with unique or controversial problems which have an important effect on major Department of Defense programs.
• Demonstrated skill in conceiving, planning and conducting research studies combining operational expertise with novel technology approaches and sophisticated research techniques to assess military effectiveness and engineering viability.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of advanced techniques, theories, precepts, and practices in technological programs, preferably one that has transitioned to operational use, or programs related to thrust areas delineated in the PWS.

Qualifications

Required:

• At least fifteen years’ experience.
• Experience in one of the following: air, land, space, naval surface warfare, tactical intelligence, special operations, wargaming and electronic warfare.

Desired:

• At least seven years extensive experience, background and knowledge of program transition efforts is highly desirable.
• Joint/COCOM staff experience highly desirable.
• Experience supporting the OSD and/or DARPA highly desirable.

Education:

• Master’s in relevant field.
• PhD preferred.

Security Clearance:

• Active TOP SECRET clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI). Subject to Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.