Ground Systems Engineer

• Ground Systems Design & Development: Engineer and update ground control systems that support collaborative combat aircraft and multi-domain operations.
• System Architecture & Integration: Design and integrate secure, multi-level systems enabling mission planning, data dissemination, and manned/unmanned interoperability.
• Performance & Scalability: Conduct system performance analysis, capacity planning, and resilience assessments to ensure mission effectiveness.
• Engineering Process & Assurance: Develop processes for compliance, upgrades, and threat mitigation; maintain system baselines and train users on ground system operations.
• Mission Analysis & Alignment: Ensure ground system solutions align with CCA operational concepts and strategic Air Force objectives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Air Force customers, industry teammates, and engineering teams to deliver integrated ground/air capabilities.
• Security & Compliance: Support cybersecurity audits, implement mitigations, and ensure certification/accreditation of ground systems.
• Lifecycle Documentation: Create technical documentation, including configuration records, ground system manuals, and training materials.

• 5+ years of engineering experience with ground control systems, mission systems, or related domains.
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Aerospace Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Hands-on experience with RPA/UAS ground control systems (e.g., MQ-9, MQ-1, RQ-4, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, routing), secure configurations, and multi-level security systems.
• Experience with hardware/software integration in operational environments.

• Current TS/SCI clearance.
• Familiarity with ground system integration for manned/unmanned teaming.
• Experience with Elastic, Splunk, or similar mission analytics tools.
• Knowledge of modeling, simulation, or digital engineering tools for ground/mission analysis.
• Certifications such as INCOSE CSEP, ITIL v4, or cybersecurity credentials.
• Prior experience supporting Air Force or DoD ground system programs.

• Self-motivated problem-solver with strong initiative.
• Adaptable to shifting mission needs and priorities.
• Excellent communicator and collaborator across Air Force, industry, and technical teams.
• Thrives in a high-visibility, fast-paced program environment.

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  Interesting Work:
  
  
  
  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
  
  
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  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.
  
  
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  100% Employee Owned:
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
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  Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  
  
  




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  Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  
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  Flexible schedules
  
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  6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
  
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  Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  
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  Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  
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  Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
  
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  Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  
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  Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
  




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  Track Record of Success:
  
  
  
  We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
  
  

Modern 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 www.mtsi-va.com