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Principal Radar Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)
United States, Alabama, Huntsville
Aug 12, 2026
MTSI is looking for a Principal Radar Modeling & Simulation Engineer with deep, authoritative knowledge and extensive experience in Radar Software and/or Models and Simulations (M&S) to lead a dynamic Radar M&S team in support of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
Job Responsibilities
  • Establish a vision for M&S planning, acquisition, development, test, and Verification and Validation (V&V) and provide recommendations to senior leadership on M&S strategy.
  • Maintain awareness of government test and analysis schedules and ensure M&S development and availability to meet customer needs.
  • Oversee development of M&S requirements.
  • Support the government's preparation of the scope of work and the M&S acquisition effort.
  • Collaborate with prime development contractors to execute M&S development, upgrades, and modifications.
  • Coordinate with the M&S user community to distribute, set up, and employ the developed M&S products.
  • Oversee and provide direction to independent M&S validation and analysis teams.
  • Report to senior leadership on status, schedule, risks, milestones, and accomplishments.
  • Provide direction and guidance to a team of M&S professionals supporting execution of these key functions.
Required Qualifications
  • Master's or PhD in a STEM field.
  • 12+ years of relevant experience working on M&S development and/or V&V of missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project.
  • Active SECRET or higher level clearance.
  • Ability to work independently, as a team member, or leading teams/tasks, applying engineering rigor to solve engineering/scientific problems.
  • Subject Matter Expert (SME) level understanding of missile defense systems operation with extensive knowledge of radar systems.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize resources to achieve multiple competing goals.
  • Excellent communications skills and ability to present technical information to senior technical leadership.
  • Ability to coordinate multiple simultaneous ongoing projects (multi-tasking).
  • Extensive use of the Microsoft suite of tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
  • Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time. Trip durations may range from overnight to multiple days.
  • Willingness to work full-time onsite on the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience leading a team of engineering professionals highly desired.
  • Experience with modeling and simulation of state of the art, solid state radars
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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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