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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) · 12 hours ago

Systems Engineer Senior – sUAS Autonomy

Dayton, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

18+ years exp

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer to lead the systems engineering of a common autonomy architecture for small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS). The role involves serving as the lead technical authority, responsible for design, integration, and validation of the autonomy framework, ensuring successful deployment of cutting-edge autonomy software for Special Operations Forces.

Information Technology

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead the systems engineering lifecycle for the FANTOM autonomy architecture, including requirements analysis, system design, and the development of a technical roadmap

Define and maintain the open architecture standards, system specifications, and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) to ensure modularity and interoperability

Serve as the primary technical authority, making critical design decisions and ensuring the architectural integrity of the system as it evolves

Lead the hands-on technical integration of FANTOM autonomy software services onto multiple sUAS platforms

Develop and execute detailed integration plans, troubleshoot complex hardware and software interface issues, and conduct testing in both lab and field environments

Collaborate directly with platform vendors and government teams to ensure successful and resilient integration

Design and implement comprehensive test and evaluation strategies to perform Verification and Validation (V&V) of the autonomy system at every stage of integration

Provide technical oversight for testing activities, analyze performance data, and ensure all system requirements and safety standards are met

Work with the Autonomy Test Lead to mature simulation environments and hardware-in-the-loop testbeds

Serve as the primary technical liaison between the program office and engineering teams at partner organizations, including GTRI, AFRL, and various industry vendors

Translate high-level operational requirements into concrete technical tasks for the development and integration teams

Provide technical mentorship to other engineers, conduct peer reviews of designs and software, and foster a culture of technical excellence

Qualification

Systems EngineeringAutonomy ArchitectureSUAS IntegrationModel-Based Systems EngineeringC++PythonAgile DevelopmentVerificationValidationTroubleshootingTechnical MentorshipCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field

18 years of experience in systems engineering, integration, and/or software development for complex aerospace or defense systems

Strong, demonstrated understanding of the full systems engineering lifecycle (e.g., requirements decomposition, system design, integration, V&V)

Experience working with agile development methodologies in a hardware/software integration environment

Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders

Experience with government/DoD acquisition programs and engineering processes

Preferred

A Master's degree in a relevant technical field and 10 years of experience in systems engineering, integration, and/or software development for complex aerospace or defense systems

Direct experience with autonomy architectures, robotics (e.g., ROS), or unmanned systems (UxS)

Proven experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and practices

Hands-on experience with sUAS platforms, C2 systems (e.g., ATAK), and their associated software/hardware interfaces

Familiarity with data communication technologies related to encryption, RF radios, and wide/local area networking solutions

Knowledge of open architectures and standards (e.g., OMS/UCI)

Experience with C++, Python, DevOps/MLOps pipelines, and simulation environments