Job Description

About the Role
Senior Test and Evaluation Engineer
Location:
Washington United States
Job Category
Engineering Jobs
Clearance Required
Secret
Potential for Telecommute
Hybrid
Job Description:
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI)
is hiring a
Senior Test and Evaluation Engineer
in
Washington, DC.
This is a hybrid position (one day a week on-site). Qualified candidates must be U.S. citizens with a minimum
Secret security clearance with ability to acquire CBP BI.
Responsibilities:
• Serve as an unmanned systems Senior Test and Evaluation (T&E) Engineer and support mission-critical objectives for the U.S. Border Patrol’s Program Management Office Directorate (PMOD).
• Collaborate with Systems Engineers, Program Managers, and Subject Matter Experts.
• Plan and execute technology demonstrations, system development testing, operational testing, operational assessment, and other Test and Evaluation (T&E) related activities.
• Support the data collection, and reporting of technology demonstrations, system acceptance tests, and other technology and/or systems evaluation and assessment efforts.
• Support the development of engineering plans and artifacts such as: Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP); Testing and Evaluation Gate Reviews (TEGR); Test case / scenario designs; Systems Engineering Plans (SEP); Functional Requirements Documents (FRD); Software Requirements Specifications (SRS); and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
• Participate in or lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Participate in program-level review boards, including engineering, configuration, risk, and test review boards.
• Coordinate and track project activities and provide status reports and recommendations to the customer.
• Train and manage test teams in test and evaluation activities and assist in the development of policies and procedures designed to streamline test and evaluation activities
Required Qualifications:
• 10-15 years of relevant experience with unmanned systems testing.
• Experience in developing, executing T&E strategy and plans in support of large, complex programs.
• Knowledge of DHS or DoD acquisition life cycle framework and systems engineering life cycle framework.
• Knowledge of a broad spectrum of technical fields and engineering disciplines.
• Strong problem-solving skills, organizational skills, communication skills, and leadership skills.
• Flexible in adapting to change, and a strong desire to learn and acquire new skills.
• Must be self-motivated, and proactive who can perform well in a collaborative team environment
Education Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math.
Clearance Requirements:
• Must have at least a Secret security clearance, with the ability to acquire CBP BI.
• An active U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) BI is highly preferred.
Travel Requirements:
• This is hybrid position with one day/week on-site at USBP HQ at the Reagan Building in Washington, D.C.
• Must be able to travel up to 30% of the time to testing sites throughout CONUS.
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Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?
Interesting Work:
Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
Values:
Our 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 some of the best benefits in the industry.
100% Employee Owned:
We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
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
Track Record of Success:
We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.