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Systems Engineer SME

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
2000 Wyoming Boulevard Southeast (Show on map)
Dec 05, 2025
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a highly experienced Systems Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support government programs by providing technical leadership, expertise, and strategic insights. This role involves acting as a SETA contractor, collaborating closely with government technical teams to drive program success through efficient planning, execution, and risk management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering, with proven experience in government or defense-related projects, and the ability to draw on independent research and past expertise to address complex technical, policy, and programmatic challenges. As a Systems Engineer SME, you will be required to have a deep understanding of systems integration, risk assessment, and program management in a government context. The SME will act as a key advisor, ensuring alignment between technical efforts and program goals. As the Systems Engineering SME for MTSI, you will be responsible for the following: Lead Day-to-Day Technical Efforts: Oversee and direct daily technical activities as identified by the Government, including planning, reviewing, guiding, analyzing, and documenting processes to ensure efficient achievement of program objectives. This includes coordinating cross-functional teams, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing solutions to maintain momentum. Provide Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as a primary technical advisor to the Government's team, fostering shared understanding and promoting streamlined execution. Offer guidance on best practices, emerging technologies, and systems engineering principles to enhance team performance and decision-making. Contribute to Program Planning and Execution: Deliver insightful contributions to the Government's program strategy across critical areas, including technical risks, policy implications, and programmatic challenges. Leverage independent research, industry trends, and prior experience to identify potential issues, recommend mitigation strategies, and support long-term planning. Additional duties may include: * Conducting technical reviews and audits to validate system designs and implementations. Preparing reports, briefings, and documentation for government stakeholders. Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to integrate technical solutions with policy and regulatory requirements. Staying abreast of advancements in systems engineering and related fields to inform program decisions. Qualifications* A minimum of 15 years in systems engineering or related filed, with at least 10 years in a leadership or SME role on government run programs. Demonstrated experience leading technical efforts in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Proven track record in risk assessment and management across multi-domains (technical, policy, and programmatic). Experience with independent research, including analyzing industry reports, academic papers, and emerging technologies. Desired Requirements: Expertise in systems engineering methodologies. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Proficient in writing documentation and reporting with attention to detail. Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team setting. Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Space Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. * Advanced degree (Master's or PhD), desired. Clearance Requirements: TS/SCI security clearance required to start, and must be SAP eligible. U.S. Citizenship is required for this position. #LI-MM1 #MTSI #MTSIJOBS 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.