Data Engineer SME

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for data software engineering initiatives supporting advanced air platform capabilities.
• Design, develop, and integrate high-performance data systems and software architectures to optimize platform analytics, operations, and decision-making processes.
• Lead efforts to process, manage, and analyze large-scale datasets, enabling real-time decision support for advanced military systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems engineers, platform developers, and mission analysts, to ensure seamless data integration and software functionality within air platforms.
• Develop efficient ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines, enabling the secure and reliable movement of data across cloud, on-prem, and platform-based systems
• Design and implement machine learning models, analytics algorithms, and applications that enhance platform intelligence and autonomy capabilities.
• Troubleshoot complex software and data architecture issues to ensure the reliability and scalability required for mission success.
• Research, test, and deploy emerging technologies in AI, ML, and advanced data processing to maintain competitive advantages in platform capability development.
• Document best practices, workflows, and technical specifications to support program knowledge transfer and growth.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 10+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering, data systems development, and/or analytics for defense, aerospace, or related industries.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, or MATLAB.
• Expertise in designing data software solutions for distributed systems, real-time analytics, and cloud-based platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Demonstrated experience with data engineering pipelines (ETL), database development (SQL/NoSQL), and tools such as Apache Spark, Hadoop, or Kafka.
• Knowledge of AI/ML techniques and their application to tactical and strategic defense systems.
• Must possess an active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI.

• Advanced degrees (MS/PhD) preferred with 12+ years in software engineering, data systems development, and/or analytics for defense, aerospace, or related industries.
• Familiarity with advanced air platform systems, including avionics, mission planning, or operational data systems.
• Experience integrating software solutions with systems engineering workflows for defense programs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and team collaboration skills with the ability to present complex concepts to various stakeholders.
• Prior experience interfacing with government and military customers, delivering solutions aligned with program goals and requirements.

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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