Ground Systems Engineer

MTSI is seeking an experienced Senior Missions Systems Engineer to support mission-critical initiatives at Wright-Patterson AFB. This role involves leading efforts to design, develop, and oversee implementation of advanced mission systems that support national defense priorities. You'll operate in a complex, multi-level security environment and help deliver solutions across multi-tenant, multi-domain systems.

Success in this role requires deep technical knowledge, strong collaboration across engineering disciplines, and the ability to integrate complex hardware and software solutions. A solid understanding of systems engineering processes, mission analysis, and secure interoperability is essential.

Responsibilities:

Mission Systems Design and Development: Create and update systems for multi-domain environments.

Mission Architecture and Integration: Design and integrate systems supporting multi-level security.

System Performance and Scalability: Conduct capacity planning, resilience analysis, and scalability assessments.

Process Engineering Assurance: Develop and document system update processes, compliance standards, and threat mitigation practices; train users on effective implementation.

Mission Analysis and Implementation: Ensure integrated solutions align with strategic objectives.

Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinate efforts across teams to deliver cohesive system solutions.

Security Evaluation and Compliance: Support audits and implement actions to address vulnerabilities.

Lifecycle Documentation: Produce system documentation, including configuration records, user guides, and training materials.

Qualifications:

Required

• 10+ years of systems engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Expertise in mission systems architecture and hardware/software integration.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, network routing, secure configurations, and operational analysis.
• Experience with mission analysis tools and multi-domain system platforms.

Desired

• TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience with Elastic, Splunk, or similar analytics tools.
• Familiarity with modeling/simulation tools for mission analysis.
• Certifications such as INCOSE CSEP, ITIL v4, or cybersecurity credentials.
• Training in secure, multi-domain environments.

Ideal Candidate Traits:

• Self-motivated problem-solver with a high degree of autonomy.
• Adaptable to shifting mission needs and priorities.
• Strong communicator and collaborator across technical teams.
• Effective in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

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