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Systems / Telemetry Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)
United States, Alabama, Huntsville
Oct 30, 2025
MTSI is seeking a Systems / Telemetry Engineer to provide technical analysis and mission support to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The selected candidate will support trajectory and telemetry analysis for target systems, mission planning, and post-flight data analysis within a high-performing technical team environment.
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical analysis and mission support for MDA test events, including trajectory development, telemetry analysis, and data processing.
  • Perform Monte Carlo trajectory simulations, Best Estimate Trajectory (BET) production, and nominal/worst-case scenario analysis.
  • Conduct telemetry data decommutation, decoding, and real-time monitoring using tools such as NetAcquire and Wideband systems.
  • Support trajectory optimization and reconstruction efforts utilizing MATLAB, TAOS, STK, and related modeling software.
  • Develop and maintain trajectory transformation tools and visualization products to support mission analysis and reporting.
  • Support integration and test activities for missile flight test events.
  • Collaborate closely with MDA technical teams, including Target, Telemetry, and Trajectory groups.
  • Provide documentation, technical briefings, and post-test analysis reports.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, or Industrial Engineering preferred).
  • 7+ years of relevant engineering experience supporting missile defense, trajectory analysis, or telemetry operations.
  • Active Secret Clearance (with ability to obtain or maintain Top Secret).
  • Proficiency with MATLAB and simulation tools such as STK or TAOS.
  • Strong understanding of guidance, navigation, and control principles.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to support cross-functional engineering teams.
Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience supporting Missile Defense Agency (MDA) or similar DoD test programs.
  • Familiarity with trajectory optimization tools, Monte Carlo analysis, and 6DOF simulations.
  • Knowledge of telemetry systems, including data acquisition and decoding.
  • Master's degree in a STEM field (Industrial or Systems Engineering preferred).
  • Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification.
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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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