IR Integration Engineer SME (EO/IR Systems Engineer)

Overview

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Infra-red (IR) Systems Integration Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support an advanced air platform program focused on achieving and sustaining national air dominance. As part of MTSI’s commitment to delivering innovative engineering services and technology solutions, this role will play a pivotal part in shaping cutting-edge Electro-Optic and Infrared (EO/IR) mission capabilities that directly support the nation’s defense and security.

The successful candidate will provide systems engineering expertise supporting the development, integration, and transition of advanced EO/IR sensor technologies for operation in complex and contested environments.

Responsibilities

The IR Integration SME will provide technical leadership and systems engineering support for EO/IR sensor development and integration efforts.

Provide oversight and technical management of advanced EO/IR sensor development for mission system applications

Support the development, integration, and test of EO/IR hardware and software, including:

Infrared Search and Track (IRST)

Video and image processing algorithms

EO/IR electronic countermeasures

Other mission capabilities across the EO/IR spectrum

Support EO/IR kill chain analysis and integration across platforms and mission systems

Contribute to systems engineering activities including requirements definition, architecture development, integration, and verification

Support open architecture implementations and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approaches

Participate in platform integration and testing and verification of subsystems for performance and functionality

Lead and support Government and industry teams through technical planning, design reviews, test reviews, and technical assessments

Develop and deliver technical briefings to a wide range of audiences, including senior technical and leadership stakeholders

Collaborate with U.S. Government and industry partner organizations to support joint mission capability development

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline

Minimum 15+ years of related experience is required.

Experience supporting EO/IR sensor systems and associated hardware and software development

Familiarity with EO/IR integration, test, and verification activities

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing technical content to senior leadership

Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, “tip of the spear” environment

Demonstrated willingness to learn and adapt to evolving mission and technical requirements

Desired:

Familiarity with advanced EO/IR kill chains and mission system integration

Experience with open architecture frameworks and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methodologies

Experience with EO/IR electronic countermeasures and advanced image and video processing techniques

Experience with Government Reference Architecture (GRAs) and integration into operational weapon systems (desired, not required)

Familiarity with agile development and systems engineering tools such as Atlassian Suite and Cameo

Clearance & Travel Requirements

Active TS/SCI

This position is a Special Access Program (SAP) role and requires work in a vault/SCIF environment

TDY travel approximately 20% (about one trip per month)

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