What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Surface to Air Missile Test Engineer position at Modern Technology Solutions, Inc?
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a highly experienced Test & Evaluation Engineer to provide oversight for ACAT-like test and evaluation activities supporting the development and operational testing of a low-cost surface-to-air missile system.
In this role, you will initially focus on overseeing test activities conducted by industry partners, ensuring they align with program objectives and delivering actionable recommendations to improve test plans, test execution, and capability development. Over the course of the program, you will take on a more proactive role by collaborating with stakeholders to refine and develop test plans, comprehensive strategies, and processes that support system evaluation throughout its lifecycle. Additionally, you will deliver written assessments of test events to government leadership to inform decision-making and guide program advancement.
You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure that test programs are technically sound, risk-informed, and well-aligned with mission requirements. Your contributions will ensure rigorous assessments of system performance, driving successful outcomes for this critical capability development effort.
You must also be prepared to push the boundaries of traditional acquisition approaches by adopting the Department of War (DoW) Acquisition Transformation Strategy, which emphasizes speed, innovation, and results through a streamlined “Warfighting Acquisition System” (WAS).
Core focus areas of this strategy include:
- Delivering capabilities rapidly to the warfighter
- Tailoring to identify and implement only critical and value-added processes or deliverables
- Prioritizing early prototyping
- Facilitating collaboration with warfighters to secure early and frequent performance feedback
- Driving rapid decision-making
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Provide direct oversight of tests conducted by industry vendors, ensuring alignment with program priorities and mission objectives.
- Offer actionable technical and strategic recommendations for improvements to vendors’ testing approaches, system capabilities, and supporting test plans.
- Author comprehensive written summaries of test events for government customer reviews and decision-making.
- Support the implementation of a standardized Test and Evaluation (T&E) database for program-wide use.
- Lead the integration of early and continuous test processes across program stages.
- Mature data-driven test strategies to enable test data reuse and application throughout the development lifecycle.
- Participate in and support T&E reviews, audits, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Deficiency Review Boards (DRBs), Materiel Improvement Process Review Boards (MIPRBs), and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs).
- Support capacity planning and reporting initiatives to ensure resource prioritization for critical testing efforts.
- Collect and analyze data from integration events and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
- Advise senior government officials on test readiness and assess the technical readiness of test venues, systems, or technology projects.
- Collaborate with government stakeholders, prime contractors, and cross-functional engineering teams to ensure test objectives are met
- Apply technical expertise to assess test venue, weapon system or technology project readiness for testing and advise senior government personnel on test readiness
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or a similar field and 8-14 years of relevant experience.
- 10 years demonstrated experience in multi-faceted tests and test project teams, to include oversight of scheduling with a focus on developmental test or operational test (DT/OT).
Desired:
- Master of Science/Master of Engineering (MS/ME) degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or a similar field is highly desired with 6-12 years of relevant experience.
Clearance Requirements:
- Top Secret
- Must be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.
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Perks and Benefits
- Vacation:New Hires Accrue 20 days of PTO and 10 Holidays per Year
- Health Insurance:Zero Deductible Health Plans
- Flexible Schedules:Flex Schedules
- Professional Development:Up to $10,000 Annual Education/Training Reimbursement
- ESOP:Funded Stock Ownership Plan
- 401k Match :6% 401k Match Immediate Vesting
- Bonus Program:Semi-Annual Bonus Opportunity
- Mentorship:Career Mentorship Programs
Why is MTSI a great place to work
- Interesting 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/year
- Flexible schedules
- 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
- Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)
- 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
- Track 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 Assurance
MTSI 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.com
EEO Statement
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.
Why is MTSI a great place to work
- Interesting 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/year
- Flexible schedules
- 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
- Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)
- 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
- Track 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 Assurance
MTSI 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
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