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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Principal Optics - Directed Energy Engineer in Huntsville, AL.

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• 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 Ownership: 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
  • 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 tuition 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.

Responsibilities:

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is looking for a Principal Optics - Directed Energy Engineer / Scientist who possesses solid working knowledge and experience in the development and production of directed energy systems. Candidate will provide Engineering & Acquisition support for advanced weapons and sensor systems and related technologies / programs. Job will support Missile Defense Agency Advanced Technology Division in Von Braun III on Redstone Arsenal. This candidate must be able to work across a broad spectrum of science and technology stakeholders from other government agencies. The mission is to explore emerging missile defense concepts, support development of advanced technologies, and develop risk-based development and integration strategies for these concepts. This candidate must be able to analyze requirements, research new and disruptive technologies, conduct deliberate planning, establish and facilitate collaboration networks, and provide program management support integrating these emerging concepts and technologies.

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

• Identify and prioritize future missile defense technologies designed to close capability gaps and document these technologies in comprehensive Agency-level Science & Technology roadmaps; initial focus will be in directed energy technologies.
• Evaluate and demonstrate the feasibility of incorporating new technologies/concepts across the Department of Defense into the missile defense architecture; evaluate and document their potential value and system benefit.
• Support special study efforts as needed to include experimental studies showing concept feasibility, analysis, data integration, and software development for communication technologies.
• Develop risk reduction approaches for a broad portfolio of advanced concepts that advance state-of-the-art capabilities for current and future missile defense architectures.
• Foster and lead collaborative engagement with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate and consolidate inputs from Chief Technology Officers and investigate opportunities for impactful technology development.
• The candidate must be self-motivated, possess strong oral and written communication skills, and work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic program office.
• Must be capable of developing briefings and reports which accurately summarize program performance and address key issues for Senior Service and OSD leadership, and other DoD offices.
• Provide Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis support for directed energy systems.
• Deliver metric-based analysis products and executive-level presentations
• Provide excellent customer support and ability to communicate with all levels of leadership and/or customers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, optics, or related technical field required.
• Candidate should have 15+ years of professional experience.
• 5+ years of DoD acquisition, engineering, test, and technical management experience.
• Experience working on classified and special access programs.
• Experience performing R&D, technology maturation and insertion, analysis, testing, and systems engineering.
• Must be self-motivated and adept at researching and learning about new technologies.
• Have a demonstrated record of successfully taking ownership and responsibility for projects.
• Must have the ability to multi-task, respond to quick turn-around requests, and produce quality products with minimal oversight.
• Possess skills to develop clear, concise, and logically written business communications, as well as deliver recommendations.
• Demonstrated effectiveness working in a complex, service-intensive, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to build strong relationships to leverage information and insights across key groups.
• Strong personal leadership, organizational, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work individually or as part of a development team.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• MS or PhD preferred.
• Previous experience managing and/or developing directed energy technologies and prototype systems.
• Experience with hypersonic advanced concepts and strategic missions.

Security Clearance Level Required:

• Active Security Clearance required. Must have a TS, SCI, SAP clearance.

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