Systems Engineer - Senior (International Architecture & Export Controls ICT)

Mtsi Va; The Prairies at Wright Field (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 20 days

Holidays 10

ESOP

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) seeks a Senior Systems Engineer with deep expertise in international systems architectures and export control compliance to support AFLCMC/WA activities for U.S.

and allied fighter modernization efforts. The candidate will provide engineering leadership across system architecture definition, technology release determinations, foreign partner capability integration, and acquisition systems engineering for next-generation and legacy USAF fighter portfolios.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in a DoD program or product acquisition environment.
• 3+ years in SAP and/or SCI environments within the last five years.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering and architecture development for international variants of USAF fighters.
• Assess and evaluate aircraft architectures, including mission systems and software-intensive subsystems.
• Provide ITAR/EAR guidance and releasability processes for exportable configurations.
• Prepare executive-level briefs on risks, trade-offs, and international impacts.

Skills

Export controls

Systems architecture

Technical leadership

Cross-cultural comms

Education

MS in engineering

BS in engineering + MS/MBA or higher

Tools

Golden Sentry

Job description

MTSI is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer with deep expertise in international systems architectures, export control compliance, and advanced aircraft acquisition to support AFLCMC/WA activities for U.S. and allied fighter modernization efforts. The candidate will provide engineering leadership across system architecture definition, technology release determinations, foreign partner capability integration, and acquisition systems engineering for next-generation and legacy USAF fighter portfolios. This role requires demonstrated proficiency navigating U.S. export control frameworks (ITAR, EAR), coalition/partner capability release processes, and system-of-systems technical integration within a high-security acquisition environment. The engineer will collaborate across U.S. Government, industry, and international stakeholders to ensure technical solutions are interoperable, releasable, and architected to support both U.S. and foreign military requirements.Key Responsibilities• Guide systems engineering and architecture development for international variants of USAF fighters and advanced aircraft, ensuring alignment with U.S. and partner-nation requirements.• Assess and evaluate aircraft system architectures, including mission systems, sensors, weapons, communications, and software-intensive subsystems.• Evaluate exportable architectures and support the creation of technical documentation needed for foreign military sales (FMS) and international cooperative programs.• Conduct engineering analyses to determine feasibility of capability release, component substitution, or configuration changes for international applications.• Provide technical guidance to acquisition teams on ITAR, EAR, National Disclosure Policy (NDP), releasability processes, and exportable system configurations.• Review vendor and OEM technical products for compliance with U.S. exportability constraints and international program requirements.• Translate operational partner needs into engineering requirements, integration strategies, and acquisition documentation.• Prepare and deliver executive-level briefs to senior DoD decision-makers, summarizing technical risks, design trade-offs, and international impacts.• Coordinate with U.S. and allied engineering organizations to ensure interoperability, data exchange, configuration alignment, and common architecture frameworks.• Support classified and multi-level engineering environments, performing analyses across mission, system, and subsystem levels.Position Requirements• Strong working knowledge of export controls, including ITAR Part 120–130, EAR, NDP-1, releasability processes, Golden Sentry, and FMS case execution.• Technical experience with international or coalition architectures, foreign military integration requirements, and configuration tailoring for exportable systems.• Ability to analyze and communicate technical impacts of capability release, alternative architectures, or downgraded configurations.• Proven ability to prepare high-quality, decision-ready engineering products for senior acquisition leaders.• Strong cross-cultural communication skills for engagement with partner nations and multinational engineering teams.• Proven ability to work effectively across organizational and functional boundaries.• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex technical information into concise, decision‑ready executive summaries.• Ability to work efficiently across multiple security levels and collaboration environments.• Experience coordinating and leading technical teams to successful completion of tasks.Qualifications:· Possess minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience· Experience working in a DoW program or product acquisition office or environment· Have no less than three (3) years’ experience in a Special Access Program (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) environment within the last five (5) yearsEducation:· Master of Science (MS)/Master of Arts (MA) or higher in a relevant engineering discipline.· In lieu of the MS/MA or higher in a relevant engineering discipline, a BS in a relevant engineering discipline and a MS/MA or higher, or an equivalent professional degree (for example, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Juris Doctor). An engineering technology degree does not meet this requirement.· In lieu of the MS/MA or higher or an equivalent professional degree, a BS/BA in a relevant engineering discipline and fifteen (15) years of experience in an engineering position with the DoD, other government agency, or DoD contractor.Clearance Requirements: Must possess an active DoD Top Secret (TS) security clearance with ability to obtain SCI U.S. Citizenship is required for this position, due to contract requirements.#LI-HP1 #DOG #IA&ECTS/SCIPerks and BenefitsVacation:New Hires Accrue 20 days of PTO and 10 Holidays per YearHealth Insurance:Zero Deductible Health PlansFlexible Schedules:Flex SchedulesProfessional Development:Up to $10,000 Annual Education/Training ReimbursementESOP:Funded Stock Ownership Plan401k Match+:6% 401k Match + Immediate VestingBonus Program:Semi-Annual Bonus OpportunityMentorship:Career Mentorship ProgramsWhy is MTSI a great place to workInteresting 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 Owned: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/yearFlexible schedules6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annuallySemi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement accountUp to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursementOther company funded benefits, like life and disability insuranceOptional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance planTrack 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 AssuranceMTSI 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 visitwww.mtsi-va.comEEO StatementMTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.Why is MTSI a great place to workInteresting 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 Owned: 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/yearFlexible schedules6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annuallySemi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement accountUp to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursementOther company funded benefits, like life and disability insuranceOptional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance planTrack 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 AssuranceMTSI 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