Ground Communications Systems Engineer

• Provide technical expertise on ground-based communications systems including line-of-sight (LOS), beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS), SATCOM, and data links.
• Support system design reviews, integration events, and field deployments for communications infrastructure.
• Evaluate system interoperability and ensure ground-to-air and ground-to-ground connectivity meets mission requirements.
• Interface with cybersecurity and systems integration teams to align communications capabilities with classified network environments.
• Develop and maintain interface control documents, configuration baselines, and system architecture products.
• Participate in test planning, verification/validation events, and system accreditation activities.
• Contribute to acquisition documentation and support coordination with multiple government stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting military communications systems or ground-based infrastructure.
• Familiarity with DoD communications standards (e.g., Link-16, SATCOM, IP-based tactical systems).
• Experience with RF system analysis, waveform integration, and antenna/terminal configuration.
• Understanding of secure network protocols, cross-domain solutions, and comms planning tools.
• Must possess an active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI.

• Experience supporting USAF platform or infrastructure programs.
• Familiarity with digital engineering tools and architecture modeling.
• Hands-on experience with communications system testing, lab validation, or field exercises.
• Certifications in networking (e.g., CCNA/CCNP) or communications security (COMSEC).
• Master's degree or relevant professional certifications.

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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