Project Engineer, Systems Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

The Senior Project Engineer will support the Government Program Manager with program execution and engineering management across multiple mission areas. They will provide technical support for the development and/or procurement of technology‑based systems, subsystems, and projects, assisting in engineering analysis and test support to include ground and flight tests and other on‑site evaluations. They will work both independently and as part of a team of engineers to accomplish tasks from early project stages to project completion, communicating and coordinating with both internal and external organizations, collaborating with engineers and technicians assigned to specific engineering projects, under the direction of the Government Program Manager.

This position will consist of 100% in‑person support at Wright‑Patterson AFB and will include travel of approximately 25%.

• Must have a Masters in ABET accredited Engineering program (Aero, E&E, Mechanical, and/or Aeronautical) or advanced degree in physical science or mathematics
• Preferred:
  PhD in Engineering (Aero, E&E, Mechanical, and/or Aeronautical) or Physics or Mathematics
• Must have minimum 3-5 years of experience with lab‑based research, test planning & execution, analysis, and report & briefing generation
• Preferred:
  Experience with military operations and/or governmental flight/ground test planning, execution, analysis, and report & briefing generation
• Must have strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Preferred:
  Experience with governmental operations and communication between operational leadership and engineers
• Even better if the candidate has the following:
  Experience in program or project management, execution cost, schedule, and performance activities, Specific experience with governmental program/project management

• None, though candidate is expected to be able to acquire and maintain TOP SECRET clearance (will need to start process to obtain Secret and Top Secret upon hire)

U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
• Flexible schedules
• 6% 401(k) 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

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.