Senior Systems Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to support AFLCMC/WBZ at Tinker AFB, OK.

The role focuses on armament integration, hardware and software interfaces, and systems engineering across design, development, testing, and sustainment. You will analyze requirements, lead or contribute to integrated product teams, translate user needs into system requirements, and advise leadership on technical issues.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering with relevant systems/defense experience.
• Extensive knowledge of systems engineering and aerospace tech.
• Experience translating requirements into system designs and interfaces.
• Understanding of DoD/AF acquisition processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs research, development, testing, evaluation, operation and maintenance of systems.
• Applies systems engineering to develop new processes or procedures.
• Translates user requirements into system requirements for software integration.
• Provides technical guidance to leadership on problems and projects.
• Develops/interprets system interoperability requirements and baselines.
• Travels ~25% to support program activities.

Skills

Systems engineering

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Technical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

BS in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited) with 18+ years of experience

Job description

MTSI is seeking a well-qualified candidate to function as a Senior Systems Engineer supporting AFLCMC/WBZ at Tinker AFB, OK. The qualified candidate shall have knowledge of armament integration in support of the design, development, testing and evaluation, implementation, maintenance, production and sustainment of new and/or existing weapon or like subsystems. The candidate shall apply an understanding of Air Force systems acquisition, systems and subsystems level hardware and software integration, systems requirements analysis and allocation, computer systems architecture, and systems and subsystems testing and evaluation. The candidate will be responsible for the review/development/update of applicable program documentation for engineering relevant requirements. The candidate will work both on integrated product teams and work independently on tasks and exercise judgment in the execution of the following tasks.

You’ll be a great fit for this role if:

• You have a passion for aerospace, defense, and space systems and advanced technologies
• You understand the urgent need to modernize our defense systems and give our troops 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 driven to make a meaningful impact through your work

Role And Responsibilities

• Performs duties in research, development, testing, evaluation, operation and maintenance of systems
• Systematically applies expertise in systems engineering to create new processes or procedures
• Apply engineering theories, new applications or developments to improve operations and/or resolve unique or complex problems or issues
• Serves as technical expert for the organization and provides advice and assistance to organizational leadership on problems, issues and projects for assigned programs
• Develops/reviews the overall system’s interoperability requirements and baseline design baseline
• Assists in translating user requirements into system requirements, which is used to develop, integrate and evaluate pieces of software for immediate fielding
• Provides systems/subsystems integration support for the operations, sustainment and verification of systems, software, and equipment
• Must be familiar with Air Force Systems Engineering processes
• Evaluates systems test plans and participates in the conduct of system, subsystem and component testing to include lab, ground and flight-testing events
• Experienced with Air Force Technical Orders and provides advice for changes needed as system or subsystem updates are implemented during sustainment phase
• Experienced with Air Force Depot and Field activity engineering support
• Provides electronics engineering support during root cause analyses for assigned programs
• Ability to read and generate necessary changes to electrical/electronic drawings and occasionally mechanical drawings
• Familiar with Model-based design concepts
• Familiar with basics of electrical and electronic circuits, IEEE standard communication circuits, radar, electronic warfare, electro-mechanical interface design, software control of electronic circuits, Analog to Digital and Digital to Analog interfaces, Electromagnetic Interference, Electromagnetic Compatibility, circuit analysis and safety of flight requirements in electrical and electronic circuitry
• Ability to perform technical evaluations for government contract proposals
• Familiarity with AFLCMC Airworthiness Process
• 25% Travel to support program activities

Qualification And Education Requirements

• Shall have a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) from an ABET accredited post-secondary education source plus 10 years of industry or government experience demonstrating and practicing their knowledge, skills, and abilities in Electrical Engineering. No credit is accepted for experience in other functional engineering positions.

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• Shall have a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an ABET accredited post-secondary education source plus 18 years of industry or government experience demonstrating and practicing their knowledge, skills, and abilities in Electrical Engineering. No credit is accepted for experience in other functional engineering positions.
• Must have 12 months or more experience in a Special Access Program (SAP) environment within the last five years
• Must possess an active Top Secret security clearance, current within five years, and be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAP) access.