Mission Integration and Test Engineer I

• Mission Integration:
• Integrate subsystems such as avionics, sensors, propulsion, communication systems, and weapon platforms into air platform architectures.
• Ensure compatibility between mission-relevant systems to achieve end-to-end operational capability.
• Provide technical oversight of system interfaces and interaction points during integration phases.
• Test Planning and Execution:
• Design and execute integration and system-level test plans, verifying mission-critical performance metrics.
• Conduct integration tests for functional compatibility and system reliability in simulated and real-world environments.
• Develop test scenarios to mimic mission profiles and operational challenges.
• System Validation and Analysis:
• Evaluate system functionality and performance using modeling, simulation, and post-test data analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python).
• Analyze telemetry data, flight test results, and system performance metrics to identify operational deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Develop detailed documentation, including integration workflows, test procedures, and performance summaries.
• Provide regular updates and recommendations to program stakeholders, engineers, and leadership teams.
• Mission Assurance and Requirements Management:
• Ensure systems meet mission requirements, technical specifications, and DoD standards at every stage of testing and integration.
• Align integration and test processes with MIL-STD compliance guidelines, cybersecurity policies, and operational directives.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration:
• Work closely with systems engineers, hardware teams, software developers, and program managers to ensure seamless integration.
• Coordinate among teams to address technical issues, risks, and evolving mission requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in systems integration, testing, or validation for aerospace or defense programs.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate multi-disciplinary systems, such as avionics, sensors, weapons systems, and communications platforms.
• Proficiency with testing environments, modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink), and data analysis platforms.
• Strong understanding of DoD standards, including MIL-STD-810 (environmental testing) and MIL-HDBK-516C (airworthiness certification).
• Must possess an active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI.

• 12+ years of experience in systems integration, testing, or validation for aerospace or defense programs.
• Certifications that validate expertise in mission integration and testing:
• Certified Test and Evaluation Professional (CTEP): Industry-recognized certification in system-level testing and evaluation.
• INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP): Reflects proficiency in systems engineering practices critical for integration.
• CompTIA Security+ or CISSP: Foundational cybersecurity certifications for managing secure system integrations.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification: Provides process improvement techniques to streamline integration and testing workflows.
• Project Management Professional (PMP): Useful for managing complex testing schedules and cross-functional team coordination.
• Familiarity with advanced air platform technologies, including avionics, propulsion systems, flight controls, and tactical communications.
• Experience developing and executing mission profiles and simulations for aerospace systems.
• Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) for testing secure systems.

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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