Sr. Principal Weapons Systems Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days PTO/year

Flexible schedules

6% 401k match

Semi-annual bonus eligibility

$10,000 annual educational reimbursement

Company funded ESOP

Life and disability insurance

Zero deductible health insurance

Job summary

A prominent technology provider is seeking a Systems Engineering Technical Expert to lead Systems Engineering Technical Review events and evaluate contract proposals on military weapon systems. The ideal candidate should have a Master’s degree in a relevant field with over 18 years of experience, demonstrate industry expertise, and hold a Top Secret clearance. Benefits include flexible schedules, generous PTO, and a 401k match. This role is based at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of relevant experience as a senior engineer or in technical program management.
• Top Secret clearance and eligibility for SCI access are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) events.
• Assess contract data requirements and provide programmatic risk management.
• Evaluate system test plans against program needs.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Technical Program Management

Model-Based Systems Engineering

Risk Management

Communication

Education

Master of Science in Aeronautical, Electrical, Systems, Software, or similar engineering field

PhD in Aeronautical, Electrical, Systems, Software, or similar engineering field

Job description

Role and Responsibilities

• Preparing, facilitating, and conducting Systems Engineering and Technical Review (SETR) events on behalf of weapon system programs in the role of a systems engineering technical expert. These include Systems Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), and Critical Design Reviews (CDR).
• Assess contract data requirements list (CDRL) item completion, particularly for Design Artifacts, on weapon contracts on behalf of the government.
• Provide programmatic risk management advice to government materiel leaders.
• Evaluate system test plans for accomplishment of program and end-user needs. This includes lab, ground and flight-testing events.
• Experienced with Model-Based Systems Engineering design concepts.
• Adherence to the Dept of War's Mission Engineering Guide in daily functions: "Deliberate planning, analyzing, organizing, and integrating of current and emerging operational and system capabilities to achieve desired warfighting mission effects."
• Perform technical evaluations for government contract proposals.
• Clearly communicate with and/or brief senior military, contract, and civilian personnel.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Science degree in Aeronautical, Electrical, Systems, Software, or similar engineering field and 18+ years of relevant experience.
• Have SME-level industry or government experience demonstrating and practicing their knowledge, skills, and abilities as a senior engineer and/or in technical program management.

Desired Qualifications

• PhD in Aeronautical, Electrical, Systems, Software, or similar engineering field

Clearance Requirements

• Top Secret
• Must be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.

Benefits

• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
• Flexible schedules
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
• Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
• Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
• Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan

MTSI 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.