Army Robotics Systems Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions - Aberdeen, MD

Full-time

Aberdeen, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) Human Machine Integrated Formations (HMIF) Project Office. The role involves collaborating with system users and contractors to translate operational requirements into systems, hardware, and software requirements for the development of complex HMIF formations for Armor and Infantry Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs).

Responsibilities

• Support the HMIF working level Systems Engineering (SE) success.
• Work with DOTmLPF-P stakeholders across the Human-Machine Interface (HMI) enterprise.
• Conduct Analysis of Alternatives.
• Document, track, and maintain configuration management using Digital Environments (DE) and engineering tools.
• Develop and decompose requirements starting with Mission Engineering through system of systems and system level performance specifications.
• Identify, exploit, and mitigate risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Plan, coordinate, schedule, direct, and control engineering and technical support activities for systems development and capability integration.
• Provide integrated, multi-disciplinary solution recommendations for technical problem resolution.
• Develop acquisition contract documentation, including Statements of Objective and Statements of Work.
• Participate in the development and execution of test strategies.
• Lead and work on multi-functional/multi-disciplinary teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience applying Systems Engineering principles.
• Experience in DoD acquisition programs, with Army experience preferred.
• Experience evaluating projects for cost-effective solutions that meet specifications.
• Hands-on experience applying systems engineering and integration principles across hardware and software systems.
• Expertise with the DoD acquisition process and authoring acquisition documentation including systems engineering plans and Performance Based Specifications.
• Understanding of engineering across a range of disciplines.
• Familiarity with engineering tools typically included in Digital Environments (DE).
• Experience in integration testing of systems of systems.
• Development of Statements of Objective, Statements of Work, and associated performance specifications.

Nice-to-haves

• Recent engineering experience with military platforms, teleoperations, autonomy, EO/IR, and C4ISR systems.
• Familiarity with DoD 5000 acquisition lifecycle processes.
• Superior writing skills for developing technical system-level specifications.
• Excellent communication skills for delivering briefings on complex topics to senior leaders.

Benefits

• 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)
• Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
• Life and disability insurance
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan