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Senior Engineer - Directed Energy Weapons Systems

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
2000 Wyoming Boulevard Southeast (Show on map)
Oct 25, 2025
Position Overview
MTSI is seeking an experienced senior level engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency Integrated Non-kinetic & Electronic Warfare mission area in the Advanced Capability Office on Directed Energy weapon and advanced sensor system concept design and analysis across multiple domains.Candidate will work with a team of multi-disciplinary engineers who are leading the future of directed energy systems for strategic defense- a DoD research priority. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, contributing to innovative solutions, while demonstrating personal leadership, technical excellence, and attention to detail.
Role and Responsibilities
  • Provide day-to day technical leadership, direction, and management support for Engineering and Advanced Technology projects.
  • Execute extensive managerial, technical, and business experience relating to major systems or programs for the DoD.
  • Lead and execute extensive engineering/scientific support on systems, system elements, interfacing systems, components, devices and/or processes for complex developmental and prototypical weapon systems.
  • Apply in-depth practical and theoretical technical/engineering knowledge to wide spectrum of technology issues.
  • Work independently, as a team member, and/or leading teams/tasks to solve engineering/scientific problems.
  • Ensure implementation of tailored system engineering "V" processes with consideration of a program acquisition life cycle.
Qualifications and Educations Requirements
  • 10 years technical management experience in related field.
  • MA/MS in Engineering, Physics, Math, or a related field.
  • Proficient in technical standards, principles, practices, and processes related to complex systems engineering
  • Knowledge of and experience primarily with EO/IR sensors, target tracking, high power lasers, high power microwaves, and/or short-pulsed lasers including design, integration, and/or testing
  • Project office experience working engineering, test and/or project planning
Clearance
  • Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance required.
Work Location
  • This position is located onsite in Albuquerque, NM
  • Willing to travel (~20%)
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  • 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.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com

MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.


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