Senior Systems Engineer

Mtsi Va; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MTSI seeks a Senior Systems Engineer at Hanscom AFB to provide technical and programmatic advisory support on advanced weapon systems, sensors, and processing technologies. You will collaborate across organizations to develop SoS architectures and Battle Network requirements, evaluating performance, interoperability, and mission effectiveness. Travel up to 25% for surge periods, with in-person attendance as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required or eligible for SCI access.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advisory support for integration planning and SoS implementation across DoD programs.
• Develop and maintain SoS matrices and conduct integrated performance assessments.
• Draft SoS requirements and Battle Network architecture for the Air Force DAf.
• Coordinate with program representatives to review acquisition documents and monitor execution and risks.
• Assist in onboarding/offboarding of personnel and communicate with leadership.

Skills

Systems engineering

Tactical datalinks

DoD acquisitions

Program management

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer- Hanscom

As a Senior Systems Engineer with MTSI you will provide technical and programmatic advice and support services on a suite of advanced weapon systems, sensors, and computer processing related technologies and programs. This position will be located Hanscom Air Force Base. Anticipate up to 25% travel, with surge periods of greater travel required, primarily in CONUS. The ideal candidate is willing to work in a fast-paced environment with high performance and results expectations, is well-rounded, tenacious, willing to learn, adapt, and grow. Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to: Providing critical technical advisory support to integration planning and implementation for the Department of the Air Force (DAF) PEO C3BM Battle Network. This position requires active collaboration across multiple organizations and lines of effort. Supporting acquisition interoperability strategies for complex multi-system-of-systems (SoS) IT architectures, developing and maintaining SoS matrices, and conducting integrated assessments to evaluate performance, interoperability, and mission effectiveness. Executing mission engineering processes, drafting SoS requirements, and developing the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network architecture. Consulting with program representatives to refine functional requirements, assisting government officials with acquisition document reviews and approvals, and monitoring program execution and integration activities—such as schedules, risks, and dependencies—while providing advisory support to ensure successful outcomes. Provide excellent customer support and ability to communicate with all levels of leadership and/or customers. Assist in the coordination for onboarding and offboarding of personnel.

Qualifications

3+ years of relevant work experience supporting cross-functional teams across an enterprise, combination system of systems (SoS). Extensive acquisition experience particularly in supporting the development of acquisition interoperability strategies for a complex multi-SoS information technology architecture; developing SoS matrices; performing integrated SoS assessments; executing the mission engineering process; drafting (SoS) requirements; developing DAF Battle Network architecture; and developing consulting with numerous program representatives to evaluate functional requirements, Experience supporting government officials in approval of acquisition documents (e.g. acquisition strategies), and monitoring & advising on program execution/integration (e.g. schedule, risks) on behalf of government officials. Experience working on classified and special access programs. Must be located within commuting distance of Hanscom AFB, MA to support in-person attendance needs. Possess exceptional written and oral communication skills, can develop clear, concise, and logically written business communications, as well as deliver recommendations. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills! Briefing and meeting management skills required. Experience and excellent working knowledge of DAF acquisitions processes and program office roles and responsibilities. Working understanding of DAF MAJCOMs (ACC and GSC) roles and equities. Experience with DoD aircraft, radio, OFP development, modifications, test, and data integrations. Solid working knowledge & applied foundation of systems engineering in a governmental acquisition and operational context. Strong technical experience in Tactical Datalinks and related data exchanges. Working knowledge of the Joint force – DAF, Department of the Navy (DoN), and Army Strong working knowledge of IP Communication networking, data and transmission layer encryption methods and challenges, IC (Title 50) and DoD (Title 10) equities Working knowledge and experience with the RF spectrum as applied to datalinks & sensors for basic and novel applications, DAF requirements generation & related funding processes, and Government Reference Architectures and related governance challenges Strong personal leadership, organizational, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.

Desired Requirements

Experience with/or supporting Operational units and/or formal testing (DT & OT) Experience with the intel community (IC) Technical experience in Strategic Datalinks and related data exchanges Excellent working knowledge and experience with DON (Navy and Marine Corps) airborne platforms and communications Basic understanding of UCI Experience working with FFRDCs and UARCs

Education Requirements

Master’s degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or other relevant discipline.

Clearance Requirements

Possess an active TS/SCI security clearance with SCI and SAR eligibility

Compensation and Benefits

The pay range for this position in Massachusetts is $130,000/year to $180,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract rates, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits dependent on the position offered. This information is provided to align with best practices for pay equity and transparency within the state of Massachusetts under the Massachusetts Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location.