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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) · 1 day ago

Program Engineer

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a highly skilled UAS Program Engineer to join their team supporting the Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations Unmanned Aircraft System programs in Washington, D.C. The role involves engineering and logistics planning for UAS systems, supporting acquisition planning, and performing unmanned aircraft testing, among other responsibilities.

Information Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Brad Gatchel, CASR, ACIR, CIR

Responsibilities

Engineering and logistics planning for UAS systems

Support acquisition planning for UAS systems

Technical and systems evaluation of new systems, to include UAS aircraft, sensors and communications systems

Assist with development of Statements of Work, equipment lists, and technical data packages

Coordinate and review final technical documentation to include specifications, engineering reports, and maintenance and user manuals

Perform unmanned aircraft testing, to include test planning, range coordination, execution, data collection and analysis, 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 engaged in UAS program development; this will include activities such as: maritime applications, increased weather capability, sensor development for maritime, border, and special location applications, improving UAS mission effectiveness, modelling and simulation, personnel staffing, data transfer input into and out of specified command and control facilities

Program development will be executed through the specified guidelines of current operational and procurement procedures established at CBP

Serve as a UAS program facilitator/ambassador to other governmental agencies requiring UAS services and/or operating UAS programs

Qualification

UAS Program ManagementAircraft Systems EngineeringRequirements AnalysisDOD Program ManagementFlight TestingTechnical DocumentationData AnalysisEffective CommunicationPresentation SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

12+ years' of relevant experience in manned or unmanned aircraft system acquisition

4+ years' DOD/DHS program experience in engineering and logistics

Familiarity with DOD aircraft and mission equipment, to include 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

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering plus 12 years of relevant experience in manned or unmanned aircraft system operation and/or acquisition OR Master's degree in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering plus at least 8 years of relevant experience

Active TS/SCI clearance

Individual must submit to a CBP BI; a favorably adjudicated BI will be required to maintain this position

U.S. Citizenship is required for this position

Preferred

UAS experience

DoD Program/Project Management experience

Air Vehicle/Systems Engineering experience

DoD Programming, Planning, and Budgeting experience

DoD (or DHS equivalent) Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA)/Acquisition Core Certified: Level III in Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering

Level III in Test and Engineering

Level II in Career Field Life Cycle Logistics