Aircraft Survivability PM
Listed on 2026-01-25
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
As a Aircraft Survivability PM Support Professional with MTSI you will provide the U.S. Air Force with Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) and Advisory and Assistance Services (A&A) on‑site to achieve technically sufficient, cost‑effective, long‑term, critical capabilities to support the war‑fighting mission of the combatant commanders. This position is located on Joint Base Anacostia Bolling (JBAB) in Washington, DC.
Responsibilities- Provide dedicated support to the Program Element Monitor responsible for the Secretary of the Air Force, Special Programs (SAF/AQL) aircraft and survivability portfolio
- Work, collaborate, and at times appear for the organization on high‑visibility or mission critical aspects of multiple programs and be able to perform all functional duties independently
- Execute analysis of technologies for associated or one‑of‑a‑kind systems to include system acquisition and life cycle management for planning, programming, budgeting, and security policy
- Use your in‑depth understanding of aircraft, survivability, warfighter capability and requirements, DoD system acquisition, programs and defense policy to evaluate issues and provide recommendations up to the Director/GO/SES level on the portfolios security policy
- Oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific project
- Collaborate with diverse organizations and agencies to find opportunities and set up cooperative agreements to determine solutions to challenging cross‑cutting problems
- Provide acquisition oversight and support portfolio management activities including working groups and integrated product teams
- Interface with other DoD Services, Congress, industry, and other external offices and agencies
- 15+ years of relevant DoD work experience, including experience on aircraft development or operations, survivability related programs, research, and acquisition
- No less than three (3) years’ experience within the last five (5) years in a Special Access Program and/or SCI environment (REQUIRED)
- DoD 5000.02 acquisition experience on one or more ACAT I and/or ACAT II acquisition programs for research, development, test, evaluation, production, modernization or lifecycle acquisition and sustainment activities of a DoD program; international acquisition and/or foreign disclosure experience a plus
- Intrinsically motivated team player with a desire to learn including maintenance of technical relevancy
- MAJCOM level or higher Staff Experience
- Strong communications to include verbal and technical writing skills
- Bachelor's degree in a science, mathematics, engineering or related technical field
- Master of Science (MS) / Master of Engineering (ME) Degree (Desired)
- Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) - certified in Program Management, Engineering, IT and/or Test & Evaluation;
Advanced or formerly Level 3 (DESIRED)
Active TS/SCI (Cl polygraph highly desired)
Other RequirementsPlease Note:
U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
Flexible schedules
6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k 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
Company MissionOur co‑workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
ValuesOur 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 the best benefits in the industry.
We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. Company‑wide town‑hall meetings occur three times a year.
Track Record of SuccessMTSI has grown every year since its founding in 1993.
Company OverviewModern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee‑owned engineering…
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