AI Digital Systems Engineer

MTSI is seeking an AI Digital Systems Engineer to design, develop, and integrate artificial intelligence capabilities into modern digital systems. This role focuses on bridging AI/ML technologies with software, data, and system architectures to enable intelligent decision-making, automation, and advanced analytics within complex engineering environments.

The ideal candidate combines systems engineering discipline with strong AI and software development skills, and is comfortable working across the full lifecycle from concept and architecture through deployment and operational support.

• Design and develop AI-enabled digital systems, including data pipelines, machine learning models, and software integrations.
• Architect and implement end-to-end AI solutions, from data ingestion and preprocessing to model deployment and monitoring.
• Integrate AI capabilities into existing digital platforms, simulation environments, and enterprise systems.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, software developers, data scientists, and domain experts to translate operational needs into AI-driven solutions.
• Develop and maintain digital architectures that support scalable AI and analytics capabilities.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies, tools, and frameworks to improve system performance and innovation.
• Implement model validation, testing, and performance monitoring to ensure reliability and accuracy.
• Support Dev Ops practices, including automated pipelines, containerization, and continuous integration.
• Document system architectures, design decisions, and engineering processes.
• Ensure solutions align with security, data governance, and regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in software engineering, AI/ML development, or digital systems engineering.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, C++, or similar languages.
• Experience developing or integrating machine learning models.
• Familiarity with data engineering concepts including data pipelines, ETL processes, and structured/unstructured data.
• Experience with cloud or distributed computing environments (AWS, Azure, or similar).
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle and systems engineering practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

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  Interesting Work:
  
  
  
  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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
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  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.

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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.