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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Defense of Guam Senior Systems Engineer - **Company:** Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Outlook, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Interoperability, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Tools, SAP (Applications), Secure Coding, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Windchill, DOORS (Software), SC Clearance, Integration Tests, Qlikview - **Published:** September 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9132716/defense-of-guam-senior-systems-engineer ## About the Role * Active Secret clearance * Master's Degree in STEM and 12+ years of related professional experience * Strong understanding of MDA systems engineering processes and procedures * Demonstrate understanding of system architecture and system * Experience with MDA system elements (e.g., Patriot, THAAD, Aegis, C2BMC) * Familiarity with secure development practices, configuration management, and cybersecurity-informed engineering * Knowledge of the ETM-2 system and experience managing Congressional or routine taskers * Ability to operate independently and communicate effectively across diverse technical teams * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project) * Skilled in developing and delivering technical briefings to senior decision-makers Desired Qualifications: * Preferred background that includes exposure to secure system development and cybersecurity-informed engineering practices * Bachelor's degree in STEM in addition to Master's degree in STEM ## Description MTSI is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Program Office delivering critical capabilities for the Defense of Guam (DoG). This role supports a priority national defense effort in a dynamic environment, ensuring effective integration of missile defense elements to protect a key strategic location. The selected candidate will provide senior-level systems engineering support, guiding technical efforts across multiple domains and ensuring alignment with MDA objectives. Job Responsibility: * Serve as the Guam Interoperability Technical Lead identifying, prioritizing, and managing interoperability risks, issues, trouble reports and observations * Coordinate with GDS JPO, the services, and external developers to ensure external support to MDA component offices for development, integration and test assets * Champions all inter-element/inter-agency/service interoperability challenges to include tracking issue/trouble report progress and providing metrics to MDA leadership for all MDA Guam equities. * Supports AB, DC, DE, DT and the MDA Director in management of interoperability issues that impact MDA Guam commitments * Identifies and champions interoperability objectives for integration tests (e.g. JCIs, CDIs), exercises, test venues (e.g. development HWIL labs) and analysis venues to reduce design and interoperability risks prior to entering formal GDS testing * Ensures MDS component offices, developers and test/analysis teams receive all externally-furnished data, information, models, test assets, threat/scenario data, and requirements to design, develop, test and field MDA components * Perform integrated analysis and evaluation of DoG test events including Flight Tests, Ground Tests, and System Integration Check Out (SICO) activities * Participate in and support engineering milestones such as Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews (PDR/CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), and technical assessments * Collaborate with stakeholders across MDA and supporting organizations to coordinate schedules, resolve issues, and ensure technical accuracy * Provide input on secure system design considerations, risk identification, and mitigation strategies * Lead or support technical interchange meetings (TIMs), action tracking, and meeting coordination * Develop executive-level briefings, technical papers, and correspondence for senior leaders, including Flag Officers and SES personnel * Coordinate GENser and SAP-level meetings and VTCs as needed * Represent the Government customer in IPTs, working groups, and forums * Apply engineering tools such as DOORS, Windchill, and Qlik for analysis and coordination * Support efforts related to system security, including compliance tracking or integration of cybersecurity inputs into engineering processes ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Maturity assessment for technicians or how I learned to love OWASP SAMM](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/351-maturity-assessment-for-technicians-or-how-i-learned-to-love-owasp-samm) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Dev Digest 129 - Now that's what I call private data!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/468-dev-digest-129-now-that-s-what-i-call-private-data) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 138 - Are you secure about this?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/486-dev-digest-138-are-you-secure-about-this) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers)