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Ground Test Lead Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)
United States, Alabama, Huntsville
Jun 05, 2026
MTSI is looking for a talented Ground Test Lead Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to execute Missile Defense Agency systems engineering processes for MDA ground test events and to ensure test planning and data generation are sufficient to achieve Missile Defense System test requirements.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Lead the development and execution of Missile Defense System test requirements, product definitions, integrated timelines, and authority/responsibility definitions.
  • Lead and participate in Tiger Teams to support critical customer technical needs, identify process and/or technical discrepancies, and propose innovate approaches to meeting customer expectations.
  • Apply exceptional understanding of the Missile Defense System and its environment to identify, improve, or resolve MDA system test requirements issues, both internal and external to the division.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to MDA's ground test mission.
  • Support MDA's effort and vision in managing, coordinating, and ensuring achievement of test requirements, capability requirements and allocation analysis while also developing and documenting test requirement
  • Provide senior-level support to the Systems Requirements Leadership team in the identification of risks and watch items resulting from the test requirements coordination process.
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in STEM field and 7+ years of relevant experience
  • Active Secret Clearance
  • Ability to work independently and/or leads teams to analyze and resolve problems
  • Ability to provide daily supervision and direction to supported teams.
  • Excellent Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc) skills
  • Experience in test requirements
  • Excellent Communications skills and ability to multi-task
Desired Qualifications:
  • Understanding of MDA systems engineering process and practices and multiple aspects of the Missile Defense System
  • Active TS Clearance
  • Experience in MDA Ground Test Planning and Execution
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  • 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 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







  • 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.


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