THAAD Electronics Engineer

• Provide engineering support for theInertial Navigation Unit (IMU)and lead development on its Refresh Program (IMU-R) to ensure robust and reliable navigation capabilities.
• Support the design, integration, and upgrades for the Two Axis Rate Sensor (TARS), ensuring precise rate measurement and control.
• Oversee engineering tasks for the Laser Ignition Ordnance System (LIOS) and related laser-initiated ordnance components, focusing on safe operation and high reliability during missions.
• Collaborate on the existing THAAD Mission Computer (MC) system and drive innovation for the Next Generation Mission Computer (NGMC), leveraging advanced technologies to enhance computing power, functionality, and operational efficiency.
• Provide technical leadership for the Kill Vehicle Battery (KVB), supporting power system reliability and performance.
• Enable mission-critical communication processes through the Telemetry Master Encoder (TME-Lite) for data transmission during flight operations.
• Lead efforts on the Thrust Vector Actuator - Refresh (TVA-R) program to optimize missile steering and propulsion control systems for enhanced accuracy and responsiveness during high-altitude engagements.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to drive development and upgrades for high-performance technologies across THAAD systems, ensuring alignment with Department of Defense specifications and mission goals.
• Actively contribute to planning and testing to meet program milestones and improve system reliability, redundancy, and sustainability.

• MS/MA degree and 12+ years of experience.
• Active Secret Clearance
• Experience in electronics system design, development, and testing within the aerospace or defense industry.
• Knowledge and experience with inertial navigation systems, rate sensors, ordnance systems, and telemetry equipment is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in electronics engineering principles, hardware integration, and control systems development.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills to effectively interact with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

• Prior experience working on missile defense systems or similar complex systems engineering programs.
• Expertise in development and lifecycle support for mission-critical systems such as batteries, actuators, and computing modules.

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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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  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 up to $9k annually
  
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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 educational 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.

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