Software Engineer - Secret Clearance Required

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Software Engineer to support the 53d Test and Evaluation Group (53d TEG) Experimental Operations Unit (EOU) at Nellis AFB, NV. Candidate will be responsible for work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment supporting the initial standup and follow-on experimentation in the Air Force's first Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) unit. This position has the primary responsibility of assisting in the development, experimentation, and sustainment of software for CCA flight simulation including air vehicle and mission autonomy systems as well as additional CCA related software projects. The successful candidate will be able to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineers, operators, maintainers, and analysts, and will have strong problem-solving, adaptability, communication, leadership, and attention to detail skills. *Secret clearance is required for consideration.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Candidate will work in a collaborative environment focused on the development, experimentation, iteration, and sustainment of CCA flight simulation and autonomy software.

Essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

• Provide overall software engineering support to the 53d Test and Evaluation Group (53d TEG) Experimental Operations Unit (EOU)
• Coordinate and collaborate with multiple outside agencies including US Government (USG) as well as air vehicle and mission autonomy contract vendors
• Ensure flight simulation software meets requirements and performs as expected through unit, integration, and system test and experimentation
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle from design to deployment
• Use software tools to process and analyze collected data to assess simulated aircraft performance and identify areas for improvement
• Troubleshoot and debug software issues- identify and resolve software problems during development, integration, and simulated flight experimentation
• Maintain comprehensive records of software development activities to meet program requirements and facilitate future maintenance
• Gather feedback from pilots and other subject matter experts to identify areas for improvement in realism, usability, and training/combat effectiveness
• Manage software configuration and version control- ensure proper tracking and control of software changes to maintain stability and traceability
• Generate clear and concise experimentation reports that summarize the test results and provide recommendations
• Collaborate with a multi-discipline experimentation team consisting of operators, maintainers, engineers, analysts, and other support personnel
• Implement cybersecurity measures- Ensure software is protected from unauthorized access and cyber threats

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience working as a Software Engineer/Developer
• Experience building full-stack applications using one or more programming languages (C++, C#, Python, Java, or JavaScript)
• Understanding of Model Context Protocol (MCP) concepts and programming
• Understanding of software development fundamentals and best practices
• Experience with version control systems (Git)
• This position will require a strong ability and willingness to work in a team environment, with demonstrated leadership, customer interface, and organizational skills

Desired Skills/Experience:

• 5+ years of recent experience (within the last 10 years) with Software Engineering duties
• 3+ years working in Software Engineering/Development roles in a military environment
• 3+years working in Software Engineering/Development roles in Developmental/Experimental or Operational Flight Test
• 3+ years working in a classified environment (Secret level or higher)
• Experience in any of the following technologies is desirable but not required:

o Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or similar container technologies

o Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems

o Experience with data pipeline tools (Apache NiFi or similar ETL/streaming tools)

o Message brokers (Kafka, ActiveMQ, or similar pub/sub systems)

o Data storage solutions (PostgreSQL, TimescaleDB, PostGIS, or other SQL/NoSQL databases)

o Object storage systems (S3, MinIO, or similar cloud storage)

o Data lake architectures and big data processing

o RESTful API frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, Django, or similar)

o Web servers and reverse proxies (Nginx, Apache, or similar)

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree OR Associate's Degree + 6 years of Software Engineering experience OR 9 years Software Engineering experience

Security Clearance:

• Secret clearance required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS SCI/SAP clearances required. Current TS/SCI desired.
• All hires will be contingent on candidate meeting requirements for and gaining required security clearances.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional travel is expected based on mission requirements.
• Expectation is that work will be performed onsite.
• Occasional telework options may be available with approval from mission partner.

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