Modern Technology Solutions

Principal Digital Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions • $130K — $155K *
Huntsville, AL 35810In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • MS in a STEM field
  • 12+ years of experience in software integration, systems engineering, or enterprise architecture
  • Proficient in API design and integration
  • Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and SysML
  • Experience in developing enterprise dashboards
  • Familiarity with cloud environments and container technologies
  • Active or Interim Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Combine expertise in API integration, cloud architecture, and digital engineering to enhance operational delivery
  • Lead the integration of external software, simulations, and tools for operational capabilities
  • Design and implement secure API integrations and data exchange architectures
  • Create AI-enabled digital ecosystems to support human-machine collaboration
  • Develop integration architectures for connecting APIs, data services, and AI frameworks
  • Implement semantic data models to enhance AI reasoning and data discoverability
  • Develop AI-ready data pipelines from structured and unstructured data

Benefits

  • Work directly with the Missile Defense Agency's Chief Digital Officer
  • Cutting-edge environment integrating AI and cloud technologies
  • Opportunity to support national defense initiatives
  • Collaborative team culture
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities
  • Participation in innovative projects using advanced digital engineering.
Full Job Description
In this role you will get to provide digital ecosystem, cloud architecture, and Model-based System Engineering expertise in support of the Missile Defense Agency Chief Digital Officer (CDO) mission.

Position Responsibilities
  • Able to combine expertise in API integration, cloud architecture, model-based systems engineering, dashboard development, DevSecOps, tactical interoperability, and digital engineering to coordinate and accelerate delivery of operational capabilities.
  • Lead onboarding and integration of external software, models, simulations, AI tools, and operational capabilities.
  • Design and implement secure API-based integrations and data exchange architectures.
  • Design and implement AI-enabled digital ecosystems supporting human-machine teaming.
  • Develop integration architectures connecting APIs, data services, semantic layers, knowledge graphs, and AI orchestration frameworks.
  • Implement semantic data models and ontologies to improve AI reasoning and data discoverability.
  • Develop AI-ready data pipelines that transform structured and unstructured data into consumable knowledge assets.
  • Integrate Large Language Models (LLMs), agentic AI frameworks, and workflow automation services into enterprise environments.
  • Develop enterprise dashboards and common operational pictures.
  • Support MBSE activities using SysML, activity diagrams, and block diagrams.
  • Develop common data models and integration standards.
  • Support tactical interoperability including Link 16 and gateway architectures.
  • Support DevSecOps pipelines and cloud-native deployments.
  • Provide technical recommendations to government leadership.


Required Qualifications
  • MS in STEM field.
  • 12+ years related experience in software integration, systems engineering, or enterprise architecture.
  • Experience with API design and integration.
  • Working knowledge of MBSE and SysML.
  • Experience building enterprise dashboards.
  • Experience with cloud environments and container technologies.
  • Active or Interim Secret clearance.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting DoD programs.
  • Experience with Cameo, MagicDraw, Sparx EA, or Rhapsody.
  • Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Grafana, or Kibana.
  • Experience with Kubernetes, GitLab, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Knowledge of Link 16, tactical data links, and C2 architectures.
  • Knowledge of AI-enabled workflows and digital engineering ecosystems to include Semantic Search, RAG Architectures, LLM Integration, Agentic AI Frameworks, AI Orchestration Platforms, and Data Fabric Architectures.


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About Modern Technology Solutions

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a leading-edge engineering and technology company that provides critical solutions for complex military and commercial programs. MTSI has been providing engineering and technical services to the defense industry since 1993. The company has a strong focus on innovation and is committed to delivering the best solutions to its clients. MTSI has a highly skilled workforce of engineers, scientists, and technical experts who are dedicated to providing the highest quality services to its clients. The company has a proven track record of success and has received numerous awards and recognition for its work.
Learn more about Modern Technology Solutions
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
1993
* Ladders Estimates

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