Senior Defense Technologist - Air Warfare SME

Position Overview

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Senior Defense Technologist - Air Warfare SME. MTSI is known as a Great Place to Work due to its interesting work, values that prioritize employees, and a culture of 100% employee ownership. The company supports critical programs for national defense and security, rewarding employees with some of the best benefits in the industry. MTSI has grown every year since its founding in 1993 and provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, and Cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities

• Experience in active-duty military service, support contractor and/or DoD civilian in a warfare specialty at progressively more difficult levels in planning, developing, and executing R&D technical projects.
• Address unique or controversial problems that significantly impact major Department of Defense programs.
• Demonstrate skill in conceiving, planning, and conducting research studies by combining operational expertise with novel technology approaches and sophisticated research techniques to assess military effectiveness and engineering viability.
• Possess experience in utilizing advanced techniques, theories, and practices in technological programs, preferably in projects that have transitioned to operational use or are related to thrust areas delineated in the PWS.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 15 years of experience developing and implementing advanced air warfare technologies and systems.
• Active TOP SECRET clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI); subject to Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least seven years of extensive experience and knowledge in program transition efforts.
• Joint/COCOM staff experience is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting the OSD and/or DARPA is highly desirable.

Benefits & Perks

• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days/year plus 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, including life and disability insurance
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan