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Mission Systems HMI Software Engineer (SME) Job in Dayton, Ohio US

Mission Systems HMI Software Engineer (SME)

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. - Dayton, OH

Posted: 12/23/2025 - Expires: 3/23/2026

Job ID: 293025487

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Job Description

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Mission Systems HMI Software Engineer (SME) to support an advanced air platform program focused on achieving and sustaining national air dominance. As part of MTSI's commitment to delivering innovative engineering services and technology solutions, this role will play a key role in designing, integrating, and delivering human-machine interface (HMI) and tactical operator interface (TOI) software that enables effective mission execution across platforms, weapons, and terrestrial systems.

The successful candidate will serve as a subject matter expert for HMI/TOI software, supporting rapid, secure, and scalable delivery of mission-critical software capabilities in highly contested environments.

Responsibilities
Serve as the subject matter expert for Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and Tactical Operator Interface (TOI) software supporting platform, weapon, and terrestrial mission systems
Lead and coordinate HMI/TOI software design, prototyping, development, integration, test, and delivery across multiple security levels
Provide technical leadership and coordination across Government and industry teams, including participation in technical planning, design reviews, test reviews, and technical assessments
Ensure HMI software compliance with Government Reference Architectures (GRAs) and interfaces and support integration of mission systems capabilities across platforms
Support rapid, agile software delivery by ensuring robust development pipelines and toolchains that enable accelerated capability delivery to the warfighter
Develop and deliver technical briefings to senior technical and leadership audiences and support mission capability development across all phases of acquisition

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
Minimum 8+ years of experience supporting mission systems software development, integration, and delivery, with a focus on HMI, tactical operator interfaces, or other software-intensive mission capabilities
Demonstrated experience serving as a technical lead or subject matter expert for HMI, operator interface, or mission software efforts, including software design, prototyping, integration, and test in secure environments
Required familiarity with modern software development practices and agile toolchains, including the Atlassian Suite and agile methodologies
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience briefing technical content to senior technical and leadership audiences
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, "tip of the spear" environment, with a strong willingness to learn and solve complex mission-critical problems

Desired

Experience integrating Government Reference Architectures (GRAs) into operational weapon or mission systems
Understanding of safety-critical software separation and isolation concepts
Experience with open architecture and data-centric software systems
Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo
Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines for secure software delivery

Clearance + Travel Requirements:
Active TS/SCI clearance with SAR eligibility required
Required TDY travel approximately 20 percent (about one trip per month)

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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.

MTSI is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Federal Contractor
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
Bachelor's degree
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Job Reference Code
85801345
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