Systems Engineer - Senior (Multi-Function RF ICT)

Mtsi Va; The Prairies at Wright Field (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 20 days

Holidays 10

ESOP

401k match

Annual education reimbursement

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to lead multifunction RF and electronic warfare efforts at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.

You will provide system-level leadership across development, integration, and fielding of advanced RF and EW capabilities, coordinating with program offices, industry partners, and cross-functional teams. Your background includes 10+ years in RF/EW system architectures, expertise in system engineering analyses, and experience with secure

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience in RF/EW system engineering.
• Experience in a DoD program or product acquisition environment.
• Active TS security clearance and SCI experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide system engineering efforts for MF/RF and EW capabilities across portfolios.
• Conduct analyses, integration planning, and verification activities.
• Evaluate vendor designs, interface definitions, and risk to program objectives.
• Collaborate with government, industry, and internal teams to ensure mission readiness.
• Support readiness reviews, trade studies, and capability maturation planning.

Skills

RF/Radar concepts

EW system architectures

System engineering

Trade studies

Technical leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

DoD program experience

Education

MS in Engineering

Tools

Modeling tools

Job description

MTSI is seeking a highly capable Senior Systems Engineer to support Multi‑Function Radio Frequency (MF/RF) and Electronic Warfare (EW) activities within an Integrated Capabilities Team (ICT) operating under AFLCMC/WA at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. The selected candidate will provide technical leadership and system-level expertise across the development, integration, and fielding of advanced MF/RF and EW capabilities for current and next‑generation Air Force platforms. In this role, you will support horizontal requirements definition, architecture development, system-of-systems integration, and technical assessments for RF sensors, EW payloads, and multifunction aperture technologies. You will collaborate closely with program office personnel, industry partners, and cross-functional engineering teams to ensure system performance meets operational needs, interoperability objectives, and mission assurance standards. Key responsibilities include conducting system engineering analyses, supporting technical baseline development, evaluating vendor designs, assessing integration risks, facilitating technical interchange meetings, and contributing to program documentation such as specifications, interface definitions, and verification plans. The Systems Engineer will also provide direct support to the program office in areas including trade studies, capability maturation planning, test and evaluation coordination, and readiness reviews.Key Responsibilities• Guide system engineering efforts for multifunction RF and electronic warfare capabilities, including requirements refinement, technical analysis, and integration planning across the MF/RF and EW portfolio.• Advise, assess, and maintain engineering approaches, architectures, and system models to support advanced RF sensing, EW effects, and multifunction aperture technologies.• Guide technical evaluation frameworks to verify system performance, electromagnetic compatibility, and mission effectiveness across laboratory, ground, and flight test environments.• Evaluate detailed assessments of vendor designs, interface definitions, and integration plans to ensure alignment with program objectives, operational needs, and system-of-systems constraints.• Assess documentation, traceability, and configuration control for system requirements, analyses, verification activities, and technical review artifacts.• Collaborate closely with government, industry, and multi-disciplinary engineering teams, including RF engineers, software developers, integration leads, and test organizations to ensure technical solutions meet Air Force standards and mission needs.• Evaluate system behavior, RF performance, EW functionality, and cross‑system interactions; proactively identify risks and guide the ICT and program office toward technically sound resolutions.• Provide mentorship and subject matter expertise to junior engineers and team members on MF/RF, EW, system engineering processes, and integration best practices.• Evaluate technical assessments, risk analyses, readiness review materials, and engineering recommendations to program and ICT leadership.• Maintain awareness of emerging RF/EW technologies, digital engineering practices, and threat trends to inform capability development and continuous improvement efforts.Position Requirements• Deep technical understanding of multifunction RF, radar, and electronic warfare system architectures, performance parameters, signal processing concepts, and system verification/validation methodologies.• Experience supporting secure or classified development, integration, or test environments involving advanced RF sensors, EW payloads, or multifunction aperture systems.• Ability to work independently on complex engineering analyses, system evaluations, and integration activities, translating mission requirements into technically sound and compliant MF/RF and EW solutions.• Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively support multidisciplinary teams across government, industry, and laboratory test environments within an Integrated Capabilities Team structure.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 #RFTS/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