Ground Systems Engineer

• Design and implement shared ground system architectures and frameworks to enable interoperability across multiple missile defense systems and platforms.
• Support modular hardware and software development that ensures flexibility and scalability for multi-program utilization within DoD environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate space-based, ground-based, and command-and-control systems into common ground platforms.

• Provide engineering expertise for the sustainment and evolution of common ground systems, ensuring long-term operability and reliability.
• Perform diagnostics and analysis to resolve system-wide issues impacting common ground functionality.
• Support system upgrades, configuration changes, and lifecycle management to maintain optimal performance.

• Design test plans and procedures to evaluate the performance and interoperability of common ground elements across systems.
• Develop and execute system verification and validation processes to support mission requirements for shared infrastructure.
• Collaborate with teams conducting integration testing to ensure alignment with mission goals and DoD standards.

• Implement cybersecurity measures specific to common ground systems in compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF), DISA STIGs, and other DoD policies.
• Monitor and enforce security controls across shared infrastructures, protecting classified data and maintaining operational integrity.

• Work closely with engineers, program managers, and government stakeholders to ensure the Common Ground Team's infrastructure supports program objectives.
• Actively contribute to the architecture and technical direction of shared ground systems during stakeholder meetings and technical reviews.
• Provide detailed technical briefings, highlighting progress, risks, and recommendations to ensure leadership is informed and engaged.

• Bachelor's degree with 15 years' related experience; Master's degree preferred.

• Must have an Active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
• 5 years' prior experience for access to Special Access Program Information (SAP), or Controlled Access Program (CAP); must have 1 year in the last 5 years.

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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