MDS Architecture Engineer

Company: Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
Location: Gurley
Posted on: March 9, 2025

Job Description:

Overview

Own Your Future. -Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a MDS Architecture Engineer in Huntsville, AL. -Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work: - Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security. - -
• 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. -
• 100% Employee Ownership: -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. - -
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: -
  • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  • Flexible schedules
  • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
  • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  • Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
  • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
  • Track Record of Success: - We have grown every year since our founding in 1993Modern 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 .
    Responsibilities
    
    
  • Develop and coordinate comprehensive regional missile defense courses of action (COA) for future architectures to defeat evolving threats.
  • Prepare and deliver briefings and supporting data in support of ARPs.
  • Assist with identifying, defining, and prioritizing missile defense architecture gaps, challenges, needs, opportunities, and potential system mitigations.
  • Develop regional missile defense Blue Force and Red Force laydowns as well as intel-informed raid scenarios using a pacing threat set.
  • Develop measures of effectiveness and architecture needs statements and coordinate iterative analysis on these architectures.
  • Analyze and document performance of architecture options and future concepts implemented in these scenarios.
  • Assist in the development of top-level architecture needs documentation to support requirements development as well the acquisition of new capabilities and prototypes.
  • Develop and review technical memorandums, white papers, and briefings supporting findings and conclusions of analyses.
  • Support working groups and technical interchange meetings to coordinate across the community a variety of topics to include: -Future concepts, architecture needs, and data exchange.
  • Provide regular input in support of government leadership to reports and weekly charts involving task status, action item tracking, risks, and schedule.
  • Plan and execute projects involving prime contractors, other MDA offices, and FFRDC/UARC partners.
  • Support the evaluation of future architecture elements and technology enablers that support ballistic, hypersonic and cruise missile defense. -
    Qualifications
    
    
  • BA/BS in STEM field
  • Active Secret Clearance
  • Minimum of 7+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD programs/projects
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, & PowerPoint)
  • Able to work independently and/or lead teams to analyze and resolve problemsWhat Desired Skills You'll Bring:
  • Working knowledge of Missile Defense Systems (MDS) components, architectures and concepts
  • Familiarity and past experience with MDA and/or other complex MDS Elements
  • Working knowledge of Systems Engineering processes including Model-Based Systems Engineering and Digital Engineering strategies
  • Experience in a military operational environment
  • Work independently, applying engineering rigor to analyze and resolve problems within a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Ability to self-manage and initiate within team structure
  • Ability to decompose complex problems into actionable elements
  • Ability to coordinate efforts in a timely manner across multiple organizations
  • Ability to present complex information and concepts to leaders at various levels
  • Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance
  • Preferred Navy veteran that held a position such as an Aegis Weapon System EDO or Joint Interface Control Officer, or alternatively an Army/Air Force veteran that understands MDS Elements such as THAAD/LTAMDS/Sentinel/ PATRIOT/GMD#LI-AS1

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