Senior Systems Engineer (Full Scope Polygraph)

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)
United States, Maryland, Fort Meade
Mar 03, 2026
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. Qualified candidates must be U.S. citizens with a TS/SCI clearance and Full Scope Polygraph. Responsibilities: * Lead innovative development and enhancement of radio frequency (RF) signal processing capabilities. * Facilitate integration of new and legacy software across a variety of hardware form factors. * Analyze user requirements, concepts of operations, and high-level system architectures to develop system requirement specifications. * Analyze system requirements and lead design and development activities. * Guide users in formulating requirements, advises alternative approaches, and conducts feasibility studies. * Provide technical leadership for the integration of requirements, design, and technology. * Incorporate new plans, designs and systems into ongoing operations. * Develop system architecture and design documentation. * Interact with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts. * Communicate with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives. * Manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of production systems that are compatible with the defined system architecture(s) - Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Service-oriented Architecture (SOA), etc. * Contribute to the development of sections of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements specifications, and Interface Control Documents. * Assist with the development of system requirements, functional requirements, and allocation of the same to individual hardware, software, facility, and personnel components. * Coordinate the resolution of action items from Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews that require cross-discipline coordination. * Participate in an Integrated Product Team to design new capabilities based upon evaluation of all necessary development and operational considerations. * Allocate real-time process budgets and error budgets to systems and components. * Generate alternative system concepts, physical architectures, and design solutions. * Define the methods, processes, and evaluation criteria by which the systems, subsystems, and work products are verified against their requirements. * Develop system design solutions that satisfy system requirements and fulfill functional analysis. Required Qualifications: Exceptional integrity, professionalism, and commitment to MTSI's core values. 14+ years of experience as a System Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong customer service skills; being able to work with personnel across multiple disciplines of the organization. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently. Ability to work well independently or within a team. Qualifications Desired: Experience using tools like Python and SQL. Experience with cloud computing platforms like; Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or AWS GovCloud. Experience with ETL frameworks. Education Requirements:* Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline from an accredited college or university. 5+ years of additional Systems Engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. Certifications Requirements: Any Data Engineer certification (desired). Clearance Requirements:* TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph. The pay range for this position in MD is $180,000 to $275,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled. #LI-RC2 Interesting Work:* Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security. 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. 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. Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year Flexible schedules 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December) Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan 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 MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.