Operational Test Engineer

Company: Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 3, 2025

Job Description:

OverviewModern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) senior Operational Test Engineer to join our team in support of the Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) Office of Acquisition (OA), Systems Engineering Division (SED). CBP OA operates at the CBP Headquarters level and provides oversight and assistance to component acquisition programs within the three operating components of CBP: Office of Field Operations, Border Patrol and, Air and Marine Operations. You will primarily be responsible for assisting with specialized engineering analysis and independent technical analysis.CBP OA SED provides engineering support to CBP in the following areas:

• Persistent Systems Engineering Planning and Management,
• On-demand Specialized Engineering Analysis in several disciplines including sensor performance and integration, communications, and information system security and on-demand independent technical analysis such as alternative analysis/analysis of alternatives and post-implementation reviews.This position will be located at the CBP Headquarters in Washington, D.C.Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?
  • 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 Ownership: 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 December).
    • 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 .ResponsibilitiesAs a senior Operational Test Engineer, you will primarily be responsible for assisting with specialized engineering analysis and independent technical analysis. This position will be located at the CBP Headquarters in Washington, D.C.Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:
      • Assist SED in the development of sensor and surveillance system requirements, analyses, and verification methods for technologies including:
        • Seismic, Infrared, and acoustic ground sensors and sensor networks.
        • Ground to ground, air to air, and air to ground surveillance radars to include back-end signal processing.
        • Visible and infrared imaging systems including video processing and compression.
        • The interaction of sensors with the real-world environment and prediction and measurement of sensor and system performance.
        • Sensor information display.
        • Assist SED in the development of communication systems (voice and data) requirements, analyses and verification methods including:
          • Applications to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) for spectrum allocation for communications and surveillance sensors and frequencies.
          • Network service requests for interfaces to and services from DHS-CBP One-Net or similar communication services.
          • Geospatial view-shed and LOS path engineering of communications and surveillance sensors.
          • Wide-band wireless communications systems such as microwave and satellite links.
          • Broadband communications networks such as fiber-optics, Wi-Fi, Wi-Max and Cellular 4G.
          • Narrowband communications networks for systems such as Unattended Ground Sensors.
          • Air to ground communications for airborne surveillance platforms.
          • Agent-centric land mobile radio and relays.
          • Sensor to communication integration and interfaces.Qualifications
            • 3+ years of DoD or Federal-Civil experience in systems engineering.Desired Requirements:
              • Military or Federal Law Enforcement Operations experience.Education Requirements:
                • Bachelor's degree in engineering or other related technical field.Desired Certification Requirements:
                  • N/A.Clearance Requirements:
                    • Ability to pass DHS CBP Background Investigation (BI).
                    • Current Secret Clearance (Desired).
                    • U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.Travel Requirements:
                      • N/A
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