Communications Software Systems Engineer

• Communications Software Design & Development:
• Design, develop, and maintain software solutions to enable secure and reliable communication for advanced air platforms.
• Implement software for real-time, low-latency communication systems, including data links, tactical radios, and networked systems.
• Develop adaptive communication functionalities to meet mission-specific requirements.
• System Integration and Interoperability:
• Integrate communications software with mission systems, avionics, sensors, and aircraft subsystems.
• Ensure interoperability between air platform systems and secure ground-based or satellite-based communication networks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align software with hardware and system requirements.
• Secure Communications:
• Implement cybersecurity measures to safeguard wireless communication channels against electronic warfare threats and cyberattacks.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity guidelines such as RMF (Risk Management Framework) and STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guide) standards.
• Testing and Validation:
• Develop and execute rigorous testing procedures to validate software performance in simulated and real-world mission scenarios.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot software issues, ensuring reliability and scalability under operational constraints.
• Optimization and Upgrades:
• Continuously improve system performance and reliability through code optimization and integration of emerging technologies.
• Evaluate user feedback and operational data to refine software capabilities.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Create and maintain detailed documentation, including software design, testing plans, and system assessments.
• Present technical findings and recommendations to program managers, engineers, and stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field; Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in communications software development, systems integration, or related fields.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Java, Python, or similar for real-time software systems.
• Expertise in communication protocols and technologies such as TCP/IP, UDP, MIL-STD data links, RF systems, or SATCOM.
• Understanding of secure software development principles and communication security standards (e.g., encryption, authentication).
• Strong knowledge of systems integration and software-hardware interfacing.
• Must possess an active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI.

• 12+ years of experience in communications software development, systems integration, or related fields.
• Certifications that validate expertise in software development, cybersecurity, and systems engineering:
• Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP): Expertise in secure and reliable software development.
• CompTIA Security+ or CISSP: Foundational certifications in cybersecurity.
• INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP): Demonstrates mastery in systems integration and engineering.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Developer: Supports integration with cloud-based communication systems.
• Certified RF Engineer: Relevant for advanced radio frequency systems incorporated into air platform communications.
• Familiarity with advanced communication technologies such as Software-Defined Radios (SDRs) or Link-16 Tactical Data Links.
• Experience with testing tools and environments, such as MATLAB, Simulink, or Wireshark.
• Familiarity with defense communication frameworks like JTRS (Joint Tactical Radio System), SATCOM protocols, or High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryption (HAIPE).
• Knowledge of MIL-STD or aerospace standards related to communication systems integration.

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  Interesting Work:
  
  
  
  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
  
  
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  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.
  
  
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  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.
  
  
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  Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  
  
  




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




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  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