Defense engineering and mission-critical systems for missile defense, space, and cyber security
MTSI is a 1,000+ person, employee-owned defense contractor operating across missile defense, space systems, unmanned platforms, and cyber security. The tech stack—Java, Kubernetes, Kafka, PostgreSQL, AWS/Azure, plus FPGA—reflects systems-engineering maturity at scale. Hiring is heavily weighted toward senior engineers (458 of 689 open roles) and security roles (101 positions), signaling both technical depth and a shift toward compliance-heavy, real-time mission assurance work. Active projects span space-based interceptors, AI/ML pipeline development, and C³ system integration—all flagged internally as high-complexity integration and cybersecurity-risk challenges.
Notable leadership hires: Chief Engineer, Business Development Director, Technical Director, Mission Engineering Lead
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. operates as a fully employee-owned engineering services firm founded in 1993, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, with over 20 offices and field sites worldwide. The company delivers systems engineering, test & evaluation, modeling & simulation, and acquisition support to U.S. defense and intelligence agencies across missile defense, space, unmanned systems, aviation, and homeland security. Core capabilities include flight test engineering, mission assurance, information assurance, and cybersecurity. Current hiring spans engineering, security, operations, and data roles across the United States and Canada, with a focus on senior-level technical and program-leadership positions.
MTSI runs Java, JavaScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes on AWS and Azure, with Apache Kafka for event streaming, Prometheus/Grafana for monitoring, and FPGA for signal processing. Currently adopting Jira, Confluence, Power BI, and Go.
Active projects include space-based interceptor missions, AI/ML pipeline development, missile defense system (MDS) program integration, advanced air platform programs, and C³ system performance optimization. Focus areas are test & evaluation strategy, mission assurance, and program security.
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