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Launch Vehicle Ordnance Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)
United States, Alabama, Huntsville
May 20, 2026
MTSI is looking for a Launch Vehicle Ordnance Engineer to join our team! In this role you will support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures program office. Your work will cover multiple programs, developing and refining the capabilities of the MDA target systems built to test missile defense systems.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Work with Program Chief engineer and Chief Product engineers to ensure timely and correct answers to data requests
  • Compile weekly staff summaries and briefings
  • Work with contractor teams to ensure qualification and flight test events are planned and executed correctly
  • Work future mission planning efforts to ensure target portfolios are ready to support flight test campaign needs
  • Provide eyes on support for major test and flight events
  • Manage ordnance pedigrees (e.g., LSCs) to develop collaborative solutions with stakeholders, and lead the review of ordnance reports to ensure mission success
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM with 7+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program
  • Must be a US Citizen and possess a DoD Secret Security Clearance
  • Must have experience working with ordnance systems on launch vehicles. Work should include design, production, and testing of systems as described in AIAA S113 or similar standards (Note: Candidates without ordnance experience will not be considered.)
  • Familiarity with Targets and Countermeasures program office and/or MDA & DoD programs and processes
  • Ability to clearly communicate complex ideas and produce and present clear, concise, well-organized, and audience-relevant presentations and documents
  • Aptitude to review system engineering documentation to ensure specifications meet system needs and are accurate
  • Capacity to work independently, as a team member, or leading teams/tasks
Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience with Ordnance / destruct charges
  • Familiarity with MDA and system engineering processes
  • Familiarity with MDA configuration management tools and process
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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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