Lead Software Engineer

MTSI is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will serve in a key support role with key stakeholders in government and industry in the execution of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA)’s Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) Program, one of the Nation’s top national security programs. Job Responsibilities

• Provide in-depth assessment and feedback of contractor software / firmware development activities across multiple teams in support of NGI Leadership
• Serve as Firmware Point of Contact for independent Technical Direction Agents (TDA) and Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) teams, ensuring timely resolution of findings, risks, and other watch items
• Hold technical interchange meetings with Contractors to ensure understanding of relevant goals, issues, and accomplishments
• Participates in technical reviews as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing feedback to Contractor Engineers & Management around standards, quality, requirements, and best practices
• Attend milestone reviews, providing analysis of technical documentation and other Objective Evidence

• Masters in a STEM discipline with 12+ years of experience in missile defense or a related complex defense weapon system
• Active SECRET clearance
• Willingness to travel to secure facilities throughout the United States
• Experience with product development in a CMMI Level environment
• Experience with development best practices (SW Factory; DevSecOps; containers; CM)

Desired Qualifications

• Experience using a variety of tools and software development languages including VS, SQL Server, GitLab, Code Collaborator, Qlik, Tableau, MatLab/Similink, HDL Coder, Xilinx Vivado, Microchip Libero, RHEL, Windriver VxWorks, UVM, Questa, Cameo Systems Modeler, DOORS, SharePoint, Gemini, SysML, VHDL, System Verilog, md, python, C, C++, C#
• Experience with MBSE and Digital Engineering (DE) frameworks / tools
• Experience with emerging technology (AI & LLMs)

• 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.

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

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.