{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f7af155a834f0573319cd353","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f7af155a834f0573319cd353","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f7af155a834f0573319cd353","title":"Program Engineer","description":"Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is hiring a Program Engineer in Washington, DC. Qualified candidates must be U.S. citizens with a minimum Secret security clearance.\n\nResponsibilities:\nSupport the Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations Unmanned Aircraft System Program Management Office\nProvide technical and systems evaluation of new systems, including UAS aircraft, sensors and communications systems.\nDevelop Statements of Work (SOW), equipment lists, and technical data packages.\nReview final technical documentation, including specifications, engineering reports, and maintenance and user manuals.\nPerform unmanned aircraft test planning, range coordination, data collection and analysis.\nProvide post-test reporting, documentation, and briefing of test results of ground and flight tests and evaluations of aircraft and aircraft systems and sensors.\nProvide strategic guidance to CBP personnel as it pertains to maritime applications, increased weather capability, sensor development for maritime, border, and special location applications, improving UAS mission effectiveness, and modelling and simulation.\nServe as a UAS program facilitator/ambassador to other governmental agencies requiring UAS services and/or operating UAS programs.\n\nRequired Qualifications:\n12-15 years of work experience supporting Manned or Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) acquisition process.\nPrior experience in engineering and logistics for DOD/DHS programs.\nPrior experience with aircraft flight testing.\nRequirements Analysis and Management experience.\nJoint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) Documentation experience.\nProfessional, effective communication and presentation skills, both oral and written.\nDoD Programming, Planning, and Budgeting experience.\n\nEducation Requirements:\nBachelor’s or Master's degree in Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering is a must.\n\nCertifications Desired:\nDAWIA Level III in Systems Planning, Research, Development and Test and Engineering, OR DAWIA Level II in Career Field Life Cycle Logistics.\n\nClearance Requirements:\nActive Secret clearance or higher level.\nIndividual must submit to a CBP BI; a favorably adjudicated BI will be required to maintain this position.\n\nThe pay range for this position is $100,000/year to $190,000/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.\n\n#LI-RC2\n\nSecret\n\nPerks and Benefits\nVacation:\nNew Hires Accrue 20 days of PTO and 10 Holidays per Year\nHealth Insurance:\nZero Deductible Health Plans\nFlexible Schedules:\nFlex Schedules\nProfessional Development:\nUp to $10,000 Annual Education/Training Reimbursement\nESOP:\nFunded Stock Ownership Plan\n401k Match+:\n6% 401k Match + Immediate Vesting\nBonus Program:\nSemi-Annual Bonus Opportunity\nMentorship:\nCareer Mentorship Programs\nWhy is MTSI a great place to work\nInteresting Work:\nOur co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.\nValues:\nOur 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.\n100% Employee Owned:\nWe 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.\nGreat Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:\nStarting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year\nFlexible schedules\n6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually\nSemi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)\nCompany funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account\nUp to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement\nOther company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance\nOptional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan\nTrack Record of Success:\nWe have grown every year since our founding in 1993.\nModern 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\nMTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.\nFor more information about MTSI, please visitwww.mtsi-va.com\nEEO Statement\nMTSI 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.\n\nWhy is MTSI a great place to work\nInteresting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.\nValues: 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.\n100% 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.\nGreat Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:\nStarting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year\nFlexible schedules\n6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually\nSemi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)\nCompany funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account\nUp to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement\nOther company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance\nOptional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan\nTrack Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.\nModern 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\nMTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. 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(MTSI) is hiring a Program Engineer in Washington, DC. Qualified candidates must be U.S. citizens with a minimum Secret security clearance.\n\nResponsibilities:\nSupport the Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations Unmanned Aircraft System Program Management Office\nProvide technical and systems evaluation of new systems, including UAS aircraft, sensors and communications systems.\nDevelop Statements of Work (SOW), equipment lists, and technical data packages.\nReview final technical documentation, including specifications, engineering reports, and maintenance and user manuals.\nPerform unmanned aircraft test planning, range coordination, data collection and analysis.\nProvide post-test reporting, documentation, and briefing of test results of ground and flight tests and evaluations of aircraft and aircraft systems and sensors.\nProvide strategic guidance to CBP personnel as it pertains to maritime applications, increased weather capability, sensor development for maritime, border, and special location applications, improving UAS mission effectiveness, and modelling and simulation.\nServe as a UAS program facilitator/ambassador to other governmental agencies requiring UAS services and/or operating UAS programs.\n\nRequired Qualifications:\n12-15 years of work experience supporting Manned or Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) acquisition process.\nPrior experience in engineering and logistics for DOD/DHS programs.\nPrior experience with aircraft flight testing.\nRequirements Analysis and Management experience.\nJoint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) Documentation experience.\nProfessional, effective communication and presentation skills, both oral and written.\nDoD Programming, Planning, and Budgeting experience.\n\nEducation Requirements:\nBachelor’s or Master's degree in Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering is a must.\n\nCertifications Desired:\nDAWIA Level III in Systems Planning, Research, Development and Test and Engineering, OR DAWIA Level II in Career Field Life Cycle Logistics.\n\nClearance Requirements:\nActive Secret clearance or higher level.\nIndividual must submit to a CBP BI; a favorably adjudicated BI will be required to maintain this position.\n\nThe pay range for this position is $100,000/year to $190,000/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.\n\n#LI-RC2\n\nSecret\n\nPerks and Benefits\nVacation:\nNew Hires Accrue 20 days of PTO and 10 Holidays per Year\nHealth Insurance:\nZero Deductible Health Plans\nFlexible Schedules:\nFlex Schedules\nProfessional Development:\nUp to $10,000 Annual Education/Training Reimbursement\nESOP:\nFunded Stock Ownership Plan\n401k Match+:\n6% 401k Match + Immediate Vesting\nBonus Program:\nSemi-Annual Bonus Opportunity\nMentorship:\nCareer Mentorship Programs\nWhy is MTSI a great place to work\nInteresting Work:\nOur co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.\nValues:\nOur 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.\n100% Employee Owned:\nWe 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.\nGreat Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:\nStarting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year\nFlexible schedules\n6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually\nSemi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)\nCompany funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account\nUp to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement\nOther company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance\nOptional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan\nTrack Record of Success:\nWe have grown every year since our founding in 1993.\nModern 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\nMTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.\nFor more information about MTSI, please visitwww.mtsi-va.com\nEEO Statement\nMTSI 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.\n\nWhy is MTSI a great place to work\nInteresting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.\nValues: 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.\n100% 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.\nGreat Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:\nStarting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year\nFlexible schedules\n6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually\nSemi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)\nCompany funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account\nUp to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement\nOther company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance\nOptional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan\nTrack Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.\nModern Technology Solutions, Inc. 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