Program Engineer

Position Overview

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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• Engineering and logistics planning for UAS systems.
• Support acquisition planning for UAS systems.
• Technical and systems evaluation of new systems, including 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 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 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 executed through the specified 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.

OR

• 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.

• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year.
• Flexible schedules.
• 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting up to $9,000 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.

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. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

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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.