Fire Control Optimization (AI) Engineer Senior

• Design, develop, and implement AI/ML algorithms to optimize fire control solutions for advanced space systems and targeting operations.
• Perform modeling and simulation of fire control scenarios to validate the accuracy, responsiveness, and adaptability of AI-based solutions.
• Develop predictive analytics tools to enhance targeting, tracking, and mission planning for Warfighter operations.
• Integrate AI/ML methodologies into fire control systems to improve sensor-to-shooter timelines in complex mission environments.
• Collaborate with software and systems engineering teams to implement real-time AI-driven decision-making capabilities.
• Support algorithm testing, verification, and validation, ensuring alignment with operational requirements and government regulations.
• Analyze operational data to refine algorithms, enhance performance, and develop strategies for system resilience against adversarial threats.
• Explore and implement emergent AI/ML technologies into fire control and targeting systems to maintain cutting-edge mission capabilities.
• Provide technical expertise to government customers and stakeholders during design reviews, performance evaluations, and demonstrations.
• Document technical results, develop reports, and present findings to leadership, end users, and program management.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or other relevant technical disciplines (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience developing, implementing, and optimizing AI/ML algorithms for complex systems, preferably in fire control or defense applications.
• Proven track record of supporting space systems or targeting solutions within the Department of Defense (DoD) or the Intelligence Community (IC).
• Experience working with real-time systems integration and decision-making frameworks in dynamic operational environments.

• Expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning frameworks, including TensorFlow, PyTorch, or equivalent.
• Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, C++, Java) with a focus on algorithm development and optimization.
• Knowledge of fire control systems, targeting solutions, sensor integration, and mission optimization strategies.
• Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, STK).

• Master's degree or higher in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Certifications in AI/ML or data science (e.g., AWS Machine Learning Specialty, Google AI Engineer certification).
• Experience with advanced optimization techniques, reinforcement learning, or neural network architectures in mission-critical applications.
• Familiarity with space domain awareness, orbital mechanics, or satellite mission planning tools.
• Knowledge of adversarial AI and strategies for mitigating disruption to optimization algorithms.

• Active Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

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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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  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.
  
  
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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.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com