Senior Principal Weapons Systems Engineer

Mtsi Va; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mtsi Va is seeking a senior Systems Engineer/Program Interface Manager to lead LRSO weapon system integration at Eglin AFB, FL. You will define ICDs, liaise with IPTs and prime contractors, and manage cross-functional teams through the weapon lifecycle.

You will oversee mission system applications, lead design reviews, and drive integration test activities while ensuring airworthiness and nuclear certification compliance in a rapid fielding environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical, Aeronautical or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years experience may substitute for Master’s degree.
• Minimum 15+ years in Air Force acquisitions and weapon system integration programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication; briefing senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead LRSO weapon system physical/electrical integration across USAF platforms and define ICDs.
• Act as Program Interface Manager and POC, coordinating IPTs, primes, and joint agencies.
• Oversee mission system applications and participate in design reviews and meetings.
• Facilitate engineering test events and resolve integration issues in fast-paced environments.
• Ensure airworthiness and nuclear certification compliance; apply safety and security requirements.
• Advise leadership on risks and mitigation strategies to reduce time-to-flight.

Skills

Air Force acquisitions

Program management

Systems integration

Technical communication

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Risk management

Independent work

Education

Master's degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Bachelor's degree + 5+ years substitution

Tools

Cameo

Atlassian Suite

MBSE

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead LRSO weapon system physical/electrical aircraft integration across various USAF threshold and objective platforms. Serve as Program Interface Manager and primary Point of Contact (POC), collaborating with cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), prime contractors, external aircraft programs, joint agency and Major Command warfighter throughout the weapon lifecycle. Develop, maintain, and update the Interface Control Document (ICD), define message traffic, and author Interface Change Notices.
• Provide oversight and technical management for mission system applications.
• Facilitate and participate in key engineering integration meetings: Milestone design and technical reviews Team Lead Meetings Material Improvement Program Review Boards Interface Control Working Groups Engineering and Crew Station Working Groups Lead System Integrator Technical Engagements Integrated Test Team Meetings
• Act as the Gatekeeper for engineering integration activities Facilitate integration and engineering test build events Knock down administrative and engineering barriers Raise integration 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 and application of airworthiness process
• Understanding and application of nuclear certification process.
• Ensure all activities comply with safety, environmental, airworthiness, systems engineering, and Foreign Disclosure requirements.
• Advise leadership by proactively identifying cost, schedule, and performance risks, and provide actionable mitigation strategies to reduce time-to-flight and integration lead times.
• Provide weapon system support at System Integration Laboratory (SIL) events, reviewing procedures and reports. Proactively resolve integration issues for nuclear capable systems to improve reliability, survivability, and lethality in a rapid fielding environment.
• Maintain mastery and serve as the office authority for MIL-STD-1760, MIL-STD-1553, and other USG Universal Armament Interface (UAI) requirements and protocols. Ensure the longevity of this technical expertise within the office.
• Electrical – familiarity with IDD development processes and requirements, weapons module design/integration, systems integration requirements, and a/c interface standards /requirements
• Physical – experience with launchers, carriage equipment and separation, fitment analysis

Required Qualifications:

• Exceptional integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to MTSI’s core values.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in Air Force acquisitions, multi-faceted tests and test project teams, and USAF weapon system integration and test programs.
• Proven experience in aviation system design, development, integration, test and evaluation, aerospace duties, and/or related technical work.
• 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 in Microsoft Office 365 products

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with open architecture frameworks and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methodologies.
• Integration of nuclear weapons systems and nuclear certification process relative to B-52, B-2, and B21 platforms.
• Familiarity with agile development and systems engineering tools such as Atlassian Suite and Cameo

Education Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of additional Systems Engineering experience may be substituted for a Master’s degree.

Certification Requirements:

• INCOSE ASEP or similar systems engineering certification desired.

Clearance Requirements:

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

Location/Travel:

Work location is customer site at Eglin AFB, FL CONUS travel required, at the discretion of Government Integration Lead, up to 20%.