Ground Communications Systems Engineer

• Plan and conduct test and evaluation activities for ground segment hardware and software systems.
• Support integration testing of ground control stations, communications interfaces, and mission planning systems.
• Develop test plans, procedures, and data collection strategies in alignment with system requirements.
• Coordinate with systems engineers, developers, and cybersecurity teams to validate performance, security, and interoperability.
• Conduct lab-based testing and provide technical support during field events and deployment assessments.
• Document test results, analyze anomalies, and assist in developing corrective actions.
• Support milestone reviews, readiness assessments, and acquisition documentation development.

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in systems integration, testing, or ground segment engineering support.
• Experience with test planning, execution, and reporting in DoD or classified program environments.
• Familiarity with ground system components such as control stations, terminals, and support software.
• Strong understanding of test processes across development, integration, and operational phases.
• Must possess an active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI.

• Experience with UAS ground systems, mission planning tools, or satellite control infrastructure.
• Background in digital engineering, MBSE, or test automation tools.
• Understanding of cybersecurity evaluation and cross-domain testing.
• Experience supporting AFLCMC or platform PMOs.
• Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB, DAU T&E Level II/III).

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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:
  
  
  




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  Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  
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  Flexible schedules
  
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  6% 401k match with immediate vesting
  
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  Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  
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  Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  
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  Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
  
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  Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  
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  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.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com