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Senior Systems Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, D.C., Washington
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue (Show on map)
Jul 16, 2025
The United States Border Patrol (USBP) is the mobile, uniformed law enforcement arm of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) responsible for securing U.S. borders between ports of entry. The USBP Program Management Office Directorate (PMOD) is responsible for planning, managing and supporting the acquisition and operations of the capabilities, technologies and services needed to accomplish the USBP mission. As part of an interdisciplinary technical team, the Systems Engineer will apply expertise across a wide range of advanced capabilities such as surveillance platforms, remote sensing, autonomous systems, mobile operations, and field-based communications. The role blends hands-on engineering with field validation, supporting the integration of next-generation technologies into operational use at the tactical edge. Role and Responsibilities* Provide full lifecycle systems engineering support to programs and projects, ushering programs through their acquisition lifecycle from Program of Record (PoR) establishment to program awards, deployment, operation, and sustainment Lead or support the development of engineering and project plans including but not limited to the following Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) Tailoring Plan Systems Engineering Plan (SEP) Integrate Master Schedule (IMS) Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) Briefings and artifacts in support of SELC technical review gates IPT and work group charters Lead or support the development of RFP packages including Statement of Objectives (SOO), Program Work Statements (PWS), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Concept of Operation (CONOPS), and Functional Requirements Documents (FRDs) Evaluate contractor submittals including RFI responses, proposals, white papers, technology demonstration plans, and contract deliverables Support the planning, execution, data collection, evaluation, and assessment of system acceptance tests, technical demonstrations, and other technology and/or systems evaluation efforts Perform technology market research, trade studies, requirements analysis, other engineering investigations, and develop white papers and decision papers as required Coordinate and track project activities and status and provide status reporting and recommendations to the customer Qualifications and Education Requirements* Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering required; Master's degree is a plus. 10+ years of relevant experience Experience in providing full life cycle systems engineering support to large, complex programs Familiar with DHS or DoD Acquisition Lifecycle Framework (ALF) Familiar with DHS Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) framework Experienced in requirements analysis Experience in developing engineering plans, trade studies, CONOPS documents, and decision papers Additional Notes All position require eligibility to acquire CBP BI, for which you must be a U.S Citizen. Highly Preferred: Active U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) BI Ability to travel to support site visits and program reviews 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 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 tuition 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.