Senior Principal Systems Engineer

Senior Principal Systems Engineer- Hanscom

As a Senior Principal Systems Engineer with MTSI you will provide technical and programmatic advice and support services on a suite of advanced weapon systems, sensors, and computer processing related technologies and programs. This position will be located at Hanscom Air Force Base. Anticipate up to 25% travel, with surge periods of greater travel required, primarily in CONUS.

The ideal candidate is willing to work in a fast‑paced environment with high performance and results expectations, is well‑rounded, tenacious, willing to learn, adapt, and grow.

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

• Providing critical technical advisory support to integration planning and implementation for the Department of the Air Force (DAF) PEO C3BM Battle Network. This position requires active collaboration across multiple organizations and lines of effort.
• Supporting acquisition interoperability strategies for complex multi-system-of-systems (SoS) IT architectures, developing and maintaining SoS matrices, and conducting integrated assessments to evaluate performance, interoperability, and mission effectiveness.
• Executing mission engineering processes, drafting SoS requirements, and developing the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network architecture.
• Consulting with program representatives to refine functional requirements, assisting government officials with acquisition document reviews and approvals, and monitoring program execution and integration activities—such as schedules, risks, and dependencies—while providing advisory support to ensure successful outcomes.
• Provide excellent customer support and ability to communicate with all levels of leadership and/or customers. Assist in the coordination for onboarding and offboarding of personnel.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant work experience supporting cross‑functional teams across an enterprise, combination system of systems (SoS).
• Extensive acquisition experience particularly in supporting the development of acquisition interoperability strategies for a complex multi‑SoS information technology architecture; developing SoS matrices; performing integrated SoS assessments; executing the mission engineering process; drafting (SoS) requirements; developing DAF Battle Network architecture; and developing consulting with numerous program representatives to evaluate functional requirements.
• Experience supporting government officials in approval of acquisition documents (e.g. acquisition strategies), and monitoring & advising on program execution/integration (e.g. schedule, risks) on behalf of government officials.
• Experience working on classified and special access programs.
• Must be located within commuting distance of Hanscom AFB, MA to support in‑person attendance needs.
• Possess exceptional written and oral communication skills, can develop clear, concise, and logically written business communications, as well as deliver recommendations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills! Briefing and meeting management skills required.
• Experience and excellent working knowledge of DAF acquisitions processes and program office roles and responsibilities.
• Working understanding of DAF MAJCOMs (ACC and GSC) roles and equities.
• Experience with DoD aircraft, radio, OFP development, modifications, test, and data integrations.
• Solid working knowledge & applied foundation of systems engineering in a governmental acquisition and operational context.
• Strong technical experience in Tactical Datalinks and related data exchanges.
• Working knowledge of the Joint force – DAF, Department of the Navy (DoN), and Army.
• Strong working knowledge of IP Communication networking, data and transmission layer encryption methods and challenges, IC (Title 50) and DoD (Title 10) equities.
• Working knowledge and experience with the RF spectrum as applied to datalinks & sensors for basic and novel applications, DAF requirements generation & related funding processes, and Government Reference Architectures and related governance challenges.
• Strong personal leadership, organizational, relationship‑building, and negotiation skills.

Desired Requirements

• Experience with/or supporting Operational units and/or formal testing (DT & OT).
• Experience with the intel community (IC).
• Technical experience in Strategic Datalinks and related data exchanges.
• Excellent working knowledge and experience with DON (Navy and Marine Corps) airborne platforms and communications.
• Basic understanding of UCI.
• Experience working with FFRDCs and UARCs.

Education Requirements

• Master's degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or other relevant discipline.

Clearance Requirements

• Possess an active TS/SCI security clearance with SCI and SAR eligibility.

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 hold 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.

About MTSI

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.

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Equal Opportunity

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.