Missile Defense Lethality Engineer

MTSI is looking for a talented Missile Defense Lethality Engineer to join our team! In this role you will be part of a best-in-class team in the planning and execution of lethality tests, and analysis of results to inform technical assessments assessments for ballistic missile defense and hypersonic missile defense kill vehicles.

Job Responsibilities:

Manage Department of Energy (DOE) laboratory lethality assessments for Missile Defense Agency ballistic missile defense and hypersonic defense kill vehicles

Execute hypervelocity impact testing across multiple test venues and coordinate post‑test data recovery, analysis, and reporting

Develop comprehensive documentation and deliver presentations detailing kill vehicle assessment methodologies, test results, and analytical findings

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in a STEM Field with 7+ years of experience in missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project

Active or reinstatable Secret clearance with CNWDI, RD, or FRD eligibility required

Strong background in hardware design, system integration, and design engineering, including the ability to generate comprehensive technical data packages

Experience leading teams to develop effective solutions

Proficiency in Microsoft Office for preparing high‑level reports and leadership briefings

Demonstrated experience with missile defense lethality

Demonstrated proficiency with Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools, data analysis software, and lethality Modeling and Simulation (M&S) environments

Desired

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering strongly preferred

Experience with Light Gas Gun (LGG) lethality testing and associated pre‑ and post‑test analysis#LI-AS1

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Perks and Benefits Vacation:

New Hires Accrue 20 days of PTO and 10 Holidays per Year Health Insurance:

Zero Deductible Health Plans Flexible Schedules:

Flex Schedules Professional Development:

Up to $10,000 Annual Education/Training ReimbursementESOP:

Funded Stock Ownership Plan
401k Match+:6% 401k Match + Immediate Vesting Bonus Program:

Semi-Annual Bonus Opportunity Mentorship:

Career Mentorship Programs Why is MTSI a great place to work 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 Decemeber)
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 AssuranceMTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices…