Modern Technology Solutions Inc

Provide software engineering support including server maintenance, automation via scripting, and collaboration to improve flight simulation software performance. | Requires 5+ years software engineering, 6+ years Linux administration, Security+ certification, security clearance, and relevant degree. | Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Software / Network Engineer- Linux Expertise to support the 53d Test and Evaluation Group (TEG) Experimental Operations Unit (EOU) at Creech AFB, NV. Candidate will be responsible for work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment supporting the initial standup and follow-on experimental operations of the Air Force’s first Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) unit. This position has the primary responsibility of assisting in the experimentation and sustainment of software for CCA flight simulation including air vehicle and mission autonomy systems as well as additional CCA related software projects. The successful candidate will be able to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineers, operators, maintainers, and analysts, and will have strong problem-solving, adaptability, communication, leadership, and attention to detail skills. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Candidate will work in a collaborative environment focused on experimentation, iteration, and sustainment of CCA flight simulation and autonomy software. Essential job functions will include but may not be limited to: Provide overall software engineering support to the 53d Test and Evaluation Group (53d TEG) Experimental Operations Unit (EOU) Coordinate and collaborate with multiple outside agencies including US Government (USG) as well as air vehicle and mission autonomy contract vendors Ensure flight simulation software meets requirements and performs as expected through unit, integration, and system test and experimentation Use software tools to process and analyze collected data to assess simulated aircraft performance and identify areas for improvement Troubleshoot and debug software issues- identify and resolve software problems during development, integration, and simulated flight experimentation Gather feedback from pilots and other subject matter experts to identify areas for improvement in realism, usability, and training/combat effectiveness Manage software configuration and version control- ensure proper tracking and control of software changes to maintain stability and traceability Generate clear and concise experimentation reports that summarize the test results and provide recommendations Collaborate with a multi-discipline experimentation team consisting of operators, maintainers, engineers, analysts, and other support personnel Install, configure, and maintain servers and workstations Perform system hardening and security audits to ensure compliance with established security policies Be familiar with security scans on SAP networks using tools like ACAS and ClamAV Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls Automate routine tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Ansible, Bash, Python) Establish and maintain container engines like Docker and Podman Required Skills: Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as a Software Engineer CompTIA Security+ Certification Proficiency with Linux OS Working knowledge of Windows Server administration Experience with system monitoring and performance tuning Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python preferred) 6+ years of experience administering Linux systems (e.g., Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu) Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities This position will require a strong ability and willingness to work in a team environment, with demonstrated leadership, customer interface, and organizational skills Desired Skills/Experience: 10+ years of recent experience with Software Engineering duties 3+ years working in Software Engineering/Development roles in a military environment 3+ years working in Software Engineering/Development roles in Developmental/Experimental or Operational Flight Test 5+ years working in a classified environment (Secret level or higher) Experience in any of the following technologies is desirable but not required: Experience with Special Access Programs (SAP) within the last 3 years Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM, Docker, Podman) Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef) RHCSA Certification Linux+ Certification Experience with data formats like: DIS, GRID, JSE, LINK-16 Educational Requirements: Master’s degree and 4+ years’ engineering experience, or Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years’ engineering experience, or Associate’s degree and 8+ years’ engineering experience. Security Clearance: Secret clearance required. Ability to obtain and maintain TS SCI/SAP clearances required. Current TS/SCI desired. All hires will be contingent on candidate meeting requirements for and gaining required security clearances. U.S. Citizenship is required for this position. Travel Requirements: Occasional travel is expected based on mission requirements. Expectation is that work will be performed onsite. Occasional telework options may be available with approval from mission partner. #LI-RR1 #MTSIjobs #mtsi #LI-Onsite

Support DoD weapon system engineering including anti-tamper security, reverse engineering assessments, system requirements translation, and technical analyses in a classified environment. | 20+ years DoD experience, 3+ years SAP/SCI experience, BS/MS in engineering, active Top Secret clearance with SCI/SAP eligibility. | As an Engineer with MTSI, you will be responsible for supporting customers in Special Access Programs (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) facilities. You will interact daily with program managers, other engineers, financial managers, and industry subject matter experts across multiple Services supporting Department of Defense (DoD) Services and Agencies, and Intelligence Community (IC) customers. This position will be located at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. You’ll be a great fit for this role if: You have a passion for DoD systems and advanced technologies. You understand the urgent need to modernize and support our defense systems and give our troops the best possible tools. You are driven to make a meaningful impact through your work. You are passionate about continuous learning and growth, and you seek opportunities to challenge yourself. You have attention to detail and provide excellent customer service in a professional environment. You are a great teammate. Responsibilities: This position requires a thorough understanding of the DoD systems engineering process, policy and procedures in the acquisition, manufacturing, fielding, and sustainment, modernization and disposal of new, existing and future weapons systems and capabilities, with specific experience in weapon system program protection planning. It is highly desired that personnel in this position have expertise in understanding integrated circuitry, industry standard processors, and memory chips and have familiarity with methodologies for reverse engineering electronic systems and integrated circuitry. Personnel shall be experienced and motivated engineering professionals with the necessary skills to support the ATEA FPO by accomplishing highly technical tasks in a classified work environment. Personnel shall apply knowledge of and expertise in DoD, AF and common engineering and scientific principles, criteria, and procedures to improve planned and existing weapon system manufacture, operations, re-manufacture and de-militarization operations and oversight. Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to: Assist in translating user requirements into system requirements, which will be used to design, develop, fabricate, test and evaluate systems, subsystems and equipment for deployment. Apply engineering principles and technical understanding of subject matter material into initial development, modification/updates/revisions, and maintenance of technical Anti-Tamper Security Classification Guides (SCG) using technical writing skills. Assist with the development of requirements and technology needs into action plans and policies necessary to improve and retain world class manufacturing, operations, re-manufacturing and de-militarization of weapon system capabilities. Perform technical/mission analyses of existing and potential operational requirements, assist in developing system concepts, and perform technological/trade-off study assessments of proposed designs. Review specifications, including system, system segment and equipment specifications, and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) involved in programs. Support and conduct engineering performance, effectiveness, cost effectiveness, cost performance, lifecycle cost, producibility, maintainability, supportability, reliability, technical and schedule risk assessment and scheduling trade-off studies. Support and conduct systems analyses to include, but not limited to, system design/design feasibility and state-of-the-art assessment. Provide systems/subsystems integration support for the acquisition, development and verification of systems and equipment. Teach learning modules within Anti-Tamper courses to industry and Government participants, and assist in curriculum development, as required. Qualifications Required: Minimum of 20 years of relevant DoD work experience (years of experience may be waiverable with customer approval). No less than three (3) years’ experience in an SAP and/or SCI environment within the last five (5) years (SAP/SCI experience may be waiverable with customer approval). Education: • BS and MS degree in Electrical, Radar, Software, Microelectronics, or Computer Engineering (Master’s degree may be waiverable with customer approval). Desired skills: • Evaluating current fielded weapons systems to determine anti-tamper and reverse engineering susceptibility based on vendor design. • Identifying susceptibility of critical protected information from exploitation and reverse engineering. • Identifying methodologies to improve resistance of current and future electronic circuits to reverse engineering and exploitation. • Supporting development of industry and DoD standards for future weapons systems to improve resistance to reverse engineering exploitation. • Working with industry to assess tamper resistance of current weapons systems within the acquisition development cycle. • Experience or having familiarity with state-of-the-art exploitation equipment and instrumentation to evaluate current and new processors, memory units, and electronic circuits to exploit weaknesses, identify improvements to design, and develop new standards to deter technological exploitation. Clearance Requirements: • Possess an active Top Secret security clearance, based upon a Single Scope Background (SSBI/SBPR). • Must be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAP) access. #MTSI #LI-MS1

Manage and execute DoD acquisition programs including contract planning, financial planning, risk management, and coordination with multiple stakeholders and senior leadership. | 10+ years acquisition experience in DoD programs, knowledge of Air Force Life Cycle Management, experience with classified programs, project management certifications preferred, and active Top-Secret clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility. | Working with the customer, the candidate will also interface with major defense contractors who supply critical defense capabilities. Program planning and execution Works with Development and Production PMs for program execution Tracks requirements, coordinating with DOORS and engineering to map requirements completion with contract execution Builds RFP packages, including SOW, SOO, FOPR, contract planning, financial planning Builds Acquisition Strategy documentation, including the report and briefing (includes functional coordination) Coordinates contract award schedules and milestones with contracting Coordinates with Finance on MIPRs, Form 9, 7600A Interagency Agreements, Business Management Reviews, etc. Coordinates with vendors for risk mapping, risk tracking, and risk mitigation strategies Process analysis and optimization (work with Division and Branch processes, identify efficiencies 10 years acquisition experience Experience working DoD acquisition programs to include DoD contracting and program management strategies, generation of Justification and Authority (J&A) documents, Acquisition Strategy Plan, CDRLs, as well as assisting with creation of Statement of Objectives and Statement of Work for research and development (R&D) activities. Have experience working on classified and/or special access programs. Be a self-starter, thrive in a dynamic environment, can accomplish high-level tasks independently, is skilled in problem definition, and work well with other team members, members of the Senior Executive Service and senior military officers. Must have experience with collaboration tools including, but not limited to: Confluence and/or Jira. Must have strong interpersonal skills, be capable of developing briefings and reports accurately summarizing program performance and addressing key issues for senior DAF and OSD leadership, and other DoD offices. Extensive acquisition and contract management experience, specifically monitoring program execution and integration of complex programs and systems, and applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations. Knowledge of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's framework, directives, and policies. Experience using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project for financial and schedule analysis of technology projects. Bachelor's degree in engineering or business (if Business, must have at least 8 years of experience working on DoD contracts/programs having a heavy focus on engineering). Master's degree; Business, Project Management; Engineering, or other military studies related field (Desired) Project management certifications (e.g., DAU, PMP, Agile, or similar) (Desired). Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility.