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UAS Program Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/3/2026
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is hiring a Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Program Engineer in Washington, DC. Qualified candidates must be U.S. citizens and be able to successfully pass a background investigation.

Responsibilities:
*Support the Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations Unmanned Aircraft System Program Management Office
*Provide technical and systems evaluation of new systems, including UAS aircraft, sensors and communications systems.
*Develop Statements of Work (SOW), equipment lists, and technical data packages.
*Review final technical documentation, including specifications, engineering reports, and maintenance and user manuals.
*Perform unmanned aircraft test planning, range coordination, data collection and analysis.
*Provide post-test reporting, documentation, and briefing of test results of ground and flight tests and evaluations of aircraft and aircraft systems and sensors.
*Provide strategic guidance to CBP personnel as it pertains to maritime applications, increased weather capability, sensor development for maritime, border, and special location applications, improving UAS mission effectiveness, and modelling and simulation.
*Serve as a UAS program facilitator/ambassador to other governmental agencies requiring UAS services and/or operating UAS programs.

Required Qualifications:
*12-15 years of work experience supporting Manned or Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) acquisition process.
*Prior experience in engineering and logistics for DOD/DHS programs.
*Prior experience with aircraft flight testing.
*Requirements Analysis and Management experience.
*Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) Documentation experience.
*Professional, effective communication and presentation skills, both oral and written.
*DoD Programming, Planning, and Budgeting experience.

Education Requirements:
*Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering is a must.

Certifications Desired:
*DAWIA Level III in Systems Planning, Research, Development and Test and Engineering, OR DAWIA Level II in Career Field Life Cycle Logistics.

Clearance Requirements:
*Qualified candidates must be US Citizens and successfully pass a CBP Background Investigation.

The pay range for this position is $100,000/year to $170,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled.

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  • 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 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
  • 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


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.


MTSI is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

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