Senior Systems Engineer - DoDIN & C2 Enterprise IT

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to support a high-visibility Air Force program at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC or Wright Patterson AFB, OH.

You will provide systems engineering and acquisition support to the Government Team Lead, focusing on enterprise IT, C2 capabilities, and related technologies. You will be involved in roadmaps, design reviews, and integration activities across classified networks, with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• 18+ years engineering experience including 5+ years supporting a systems program office (or 10+ years with a master’s degree).
• Experience with software development, integration, or lifecycle management as it relates to system engineering processes, including software-driven system design and implementation.
• Experience with global networking, cloud data center, and network point of presence build out.
• Experience with classified or special access programs.
• Self starter able to work independently and with senior level government personnel.
• Skilled in cross organizational coordination and problem-solving.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Teams).
• Strong experience with engineering tools (Cameo, DOORS) and digital engineering practices.
• Knowledge of military platforms, systems, operations.
• Familiarity with collaboration tools such as Confluence or Jira.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support USAF programs and provide engineering and program management assistance.
• Help develop objectives, integrated roadmaps, schedules, and budgets.
• Assist with design, integration, testing, and technical reviews.
• Prepare SOWs, specifications, briefs, and engineering documents.
• Review vendor proposals within legal guidelines; conduct data gathering and validation of program documentation.
• Support R&D, acquisition planning, and implementation; manage cost, schedule, and performance across program phases.
• Coordinate with DAF and DoW components to install and integrate digital infrastructure worldwide.
• Define system requirements and risks; prepare senior leader briefings and communications.

Skills

Cross-organizational coordination

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or related field

Master’s degree +12 years experience

Tools

Cameo

DOORS

Confluence

Jira

Microsoft Office

Job description

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to support a high-visibility Air Force program at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC or Wright Patterson AFB, OH.

You will provide systems engineering and acquisition support to the Government Team Lead, focusing on enterprise IT, C2 capabilities, and related technologies. You will be involved in roadmaps, design reviews, and integration activities across classified networks, with travel up to 25%.