MTSI is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer to support Software, Compute, and Autonomy capabilities within an Integrated Capabilities Team (ICT) under
AFLCMC/WA
at Wright-Patterson AFB. The selected candidate will provide deep technical leadership in systems engineering, open architectures, autonomy-enabling software, and secure compute environments. This role emphasizes architecture development, system-of-systems integration, and mission-driven engineering analysis across advanced Air Force capability portfolios. The candidate will work across diverse technical disciplines, organizational boundaries, and security levels to deliver integrated solutions supporting next-generation warfighting capabilities. Key Responsibilities
- Guide system engineering efforts supporting the development, integration, and maturation of software, autonomy, and compute-centric capabilities within an ICT.
- Assess, analyze, and assess open architecture approaches , including
SOSA , AMS GRA
, and UCI , to ensure interoperability and modularity across system-of-systems environments.
- Conduct system engineering assessments covering: Open architecture definition and modeling Computer and network engineering constraints and performance System and cyber security engineering Software engineering, modularization, and integration
- Translate abstract operational needs and capability gaps into actionable engineering tasks, acquisition artifacts, and technical recommendations.
- Organize complex technical data into executive-level briefings , providing clarity for senior leadership and decision-makers.
- Evaluate vendor designs, software architectures, interface definitions, and integration plans across compute, autonomy, and mission system domains.
- Support multiple engineering and collaboration environments including classified IT systems, multi-level VTC, and in-person technical exchanges.
- Guide and task-organize cross-functional teams to drive completion of engineering assessments, technical reviews, and program milestones.
- Work collaboratively across government, industry, and research partners-bridging organizational and functional boundaries to produce integrated outcomes. Position Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of open architecture frameworks , including: Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) Air Force/Army Mission Systems
AMS GRA UCI
(Universal Command and Control Interface) standards
- Strong foundation in systems engineering principles, including: Open architecture design Computer and network engineering System and cyber security engineering Software engineering lifecycle practices
- Ability to integrate and reason about abstract concepts (e.g., autonomy, distributed compute, digital engineering) to produce acquisition-relevant outcomes.
- Proven ability to work effectively across organizational and functional boundaries.
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex technical information into concise, decision-ready executive summaries.
- Ability to work efficiently across multiple security levels and collaboration environments.
- Experience coordinating and leading technical teams to successful completion of tasks.
Qualifications:
- Possess minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience
- Experience working in a DoW program or product acquisition office or environment
- Have no less than three (3) years' experience in a Special Access Program (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) environment within the last five (5) years
Education:
- Master of Science (MS)/Master of Arts (MA) or higher in a relevant engineering discipline.
- In lieu of the MS/MA or higher in a relevant engineering discipline, a BS in a relevant engineering discipline and a MS/MA or higher, or an equivalent professional degree (for example, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Juris Doctor). An engineering technology degree does not meet this requirement.
- In lieu of the MS/MA or higher or an equivalent professional degree, a BS/BA in a relevant engineering discipline and fifteen (15) years of experience in an engineering position with the DoD, other government agency, or DoD contractor.
Clearance Requirements :
- Must possess an active DoD Top Secret (TS) security clearance with ability to obtain SCI
- U.
S. Citizenship is required for this position, due to contract requirements. #LI-HP1 #DOG #
SCA Qualifications:
Unspecified