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

Senior Principal Systems Engineer

Bedford, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to provide technical and programmatic advice on advanced weapon systems and technologies. The role involves critical support for integration planning, acquisition interoperability strategies, and mission engineering processes within the Department of the Air Force.

Information Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Providing critical technical advisory support to integration planning and implementation for the Department of the Air Force (DAF) PEO C3BM Battle Network

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

Qualification

Systems EngineeringAcquisition StrategiesMission EngineeringTactical DatalinksIP Communication NetworkingInteroperability StrategiesGovernment Acquisition ProcessesClassified Programs ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsNegotiation SkillsRelationship-Building Skills

Required

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 communications 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

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

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