Senior Systems Engineer

Description:MTSI is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to provide technical and programmatic support for multiple ongoing and new ACAT III avionics and communications/navigation acquisition and modernization programs.The candidate will work directly with branch leadership and program managers, engineers, and logisticians to link Air Force Global Strike Command requirements to fielding of new, war-winning capabilities.Responsibilities:Provide systems engineering and program management supportProvide daily, direct technical and programmatic guidance and recommendations to avionics/communications program managers in support of multiple ongoing and new ACAT III acquisition/modernization programsInterface daily with Branch leadership, program managers, engineers, logisticians, and members of the overall weapon system enterprise, including requirements managers at Air Force Global Strike Command, to communicate system design progress, risks, and solutionsAdvise for and participate in technical and programmatic reviews for assigned programsPrepare and assess technical and programmatic products and collaborate with stakeholders to support associated reviewsParticipate in technical/engineering and program meetings, support analysis, make recommendations, and track actions to closureDevelop technical and programmatic briefings and provide primary briefing support as neededImplement and execute systems engineering across the program life cycleAssist with review of contractor deliverables, schedules, and reportsSupport cost estimation, technical risk management, and resource planning for systems engineering activitiesOversee requirements traceability and validation, ensuring designs meet specifications and mission objectivesEnsure all systems align with DoD standards, military specifications, risk management guidelines, and cybersecurity requirementsRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related technical field required, and 10-14 years' experience deriving DoD system requirements from customer documents and/or developing statements of work and generating system requirements documentation; strong aircraft avionics technical or programmatic backgroundExperience in analyzing, decomposing, and documenting system requirements and assessing system design and readiness for test and productionExperience briefing and interfacing with technical and program managers, senior executives, and senior military personnelStrong oral and written communication skills, analytical and physical science/technical problem solving skillsProven ability to work in cross-functional teams under tight timelines, delivering mission-critical solutionsDesired Qualifications:Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related technical field required, and 5-10 years' relevant experienceExperience with GPS receivers, integration, and interface units and cryptographic systemsExtensive experience with communications, navigation, guidance, and control systems and associated softwareExperience with communications/navigation analysis and simulation/programming toolsKnowledge of MIDS/JTRS/Link 16 requirements and implementationKnowledge of critical signals analysis, in support of Air Force Manual 91-118 and 91-119 nuclear design certificationExperience with hardware/software development, including RF, and integration with avionics and air vehicle systemsProficiency in preparation for and execution of system requirement and design reviewsClearance Requirements:Possess an active Top Secret security clearance, based upon a Single ScopeBackground (SSBI/SBPR).Must be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special AccessPrograms (SAP) accessLocation/Travel:Work location is customer site a

Created: 2026-02-02