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Aerospace & Defense, Government Contracting, Engineering, Systems Integration

Senior Systems Engineer

United StatesOnsiteFull TimeSenior$150,000–$190,000 /yrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Systems Engineering
  • operational experience
  • military operations
  • joint C2 systems
  • CJADC2
  • ABMS
  • Joint Fires Networks
  • TS/SCI

Nice to have

  • Military background

Role summary

MTSI is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with extensive Command and Control (C2) and operational experience to support a key joint development program. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in military operations and joint C2 systems, with 18+ years of experience. Responsibilities include leading C2-focused systems engineering activities, translating operational requirements into technical architectures and designs, and ensuring solutions align with real-world operational needs. The role requires expertise in cross-domain operational planning and interoperability, with a TS/SCI clearance. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline is required, with a Master's degree preferred. Military background or experience supporting operational units is highly preferred.

MTSI is seeking Senior Systems Engineer with extensive Command and Control (C2) and operational experience to support a key joint development program. The ideal candidate has a strong background in military operations and joint C2 systems. This posting is for pipeline needs to support expected future growth.
Responsibilities
  • Lead C2‑focused systems engineering activities.
  • Translate operational requirements into technical architectures, workflows, data flows, and system designs.
  • Work closely with operators, commanders, and mission stakeholders to ensure solutions align with real‑world operational needs.
  • Support integration of C2 capabilities across joint development efforts.
  • Develop operational CONOPS, mission threads, and system-level assessments for joint kill chain and fires coordination.
  • Provide expertise in cross‑domain operational planning, interoperability, and multi‑agency mission execution.

Required Experience
  • 18+ years of experience in systems engineering, C2 operations, or joint military mission support.
  • Demonstrated expertise with joint C2 systems such as CJADC2, ABMS, and Joint Fires Networks.

Required Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline; master’s degree preferred

Required Clearance
  • TS/SCI

Preferred Experience
  • Military background or experience supporting operational units highly preferred.

The pay range for this position in is $150,000/year to $190,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled. #LI-KK1
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