Program Engineer

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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a highly skilled UAS Program Engineer to join our team supporting CBP-AMO Headquarters/UAS Program Management Office in Washington, D.C. You will support the Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations Unmanned Aircraft System programs.

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As a UAS Program Engineer with MTSI you shall assist CBP-AMO Headquarters/UAS Program Management Office in Washington, D.C. supporting Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations Unmanned Aircraft System programs.

• Engineering and logistics planning for UAS systems.
• Support acquisition planning for UAS systems.
• Technical and systems evaluation of new systems, to include UAS aircraft, sensors and communications systems.
• Assist with development of Statements of Work, equipment lists, and technical data packages.
• Coordinate and review final technical documentation to include specifications, engineering reports, and maintenance and user manuals.
• Perform unmanned aircraft testing, including test planning, range coordination, execution, data collection and analysis, post-test reporting, documentation, and briefing of test results of ground and flight tests and evaluations of aircraft and aircraft systems and sensors.
• Provide strategic guidance to CBP personnel engaged in UAS program development; activities may include maritime applications, increased weather capability, sensor development for maritime, border, and special location applications, improving UAS mission effectiveness, modelling and simulation, personnel staffing, and data transfer input into and out of specified command and control facilities.
• Program development will be executed through the guidelines of current operational and procurement procedures established at CBP.
• Serve as a UAS program facilitator/ambassador to other governmental agencies requiring UAS services and/or operating UAS programs.

• 12+ years of relevant experience in manned or unmanned aircraft system acquisition.
• 4+ years of DOD/DHS program experience in engineering and logistics.
• Familiarity with DOD aircraft and mission equipment, including aircraft flight testing.
• Requirements Analysis and Management experience.
• Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) Documentation experience.
• Professional, effective communication and presentation skills, both oral and written.

• UAS experience.
• DoD Program/Project Management experience.
• Air Vehicle/Systems Engineering experience.
• DoD Programming, Planning, and Budgeting experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering plus 12 years of relevant experience in manned or unmanned aircraft system operation and/or acquisition.
• Master’s degree in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering plus at least 8 years of relevant experience.

• DoD (or DHS equivalent) Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA)/Acquisition Core Certified:
• Level III in Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering.
• Level III in Test and Engineering.
• Level II in Career Field Life Cycle Logistics.

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Individual must submit to a CBP BI; a favorably adjudicated BI will be required to maintain this position.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

• Vacation:
  New Hires Accrue 20 days of PTO and 10 Holidays per Year
• Health Insurance:
  Zero Deductible Health Plans
• Flexible Schedules:
  Flex Schedules
• Professional Development:
  Up to $10,000 Annual Education/Training Reimbursement
• ESOP:
  Funded Stock Ownership Plan
• 401k Match: 6% 401k Match + Immediate Vesting
• Bonus Program:
  Semi-Annual Bonus Opportunity
• Mentorship:
  Career Mentorship Programs

• Interesting Work:
  Our co-workers support important national defense and security programs.
• Values:
  Employees come first; strong benefits and support.
• 100% Employee Owned:
  Company-wide communications and town-hall meetings.
• Great Benefits: PTO, flexible schedules, 401k, education reimbursement, ESOP, health insurance, and more.
• Track Record of Success:
  Growth since 1993.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is an employee-owned engineering services and solutions company providing expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Test and Evaluation, AI, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance. For more information, visit

MTSI embraces nine core values including Employees come first. 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 disabilities.

Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level

Employment type:

Full-time

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