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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) · 7 hours ago

Space RCO Space System Engineer

Centennial, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is searching for a senior Space Vehicle System Engineer to support the development of first-of-kind space vehicles and missions. The role involves providing System Engineering Technical Assistance to the Space Rapid Capabilities Office, with responsibilities spanning technology domains including space rated hardware, software, sensors, and processors.

Information Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Supports design, interpretation, and analysis of technical solutions to complex projects

Leads or supports technical programs, projects, or tasks whose technical complexity requires engineering oversight

Serve as the government's in-plant technical representative at prime contractor and/or supplier facilities to provide oversight of manufacturing, assembly, integration, and test activities

Monitor, assess, and report on contractor progress during all phases of space vehicle integration and testing, from component level to final system sell-off

Provide government insight and technical assessments during critical test campaigns, ensuring procedures are followed and success criteria are met

Act as the technical liaison between the contractor and the government program office for all matters related to in-plant production and testing

Ensure the quality of the program, project, or task deliverables meet or exceed standards or metrics and assesses such deliverables to ensure that the final deliverables will meet the warfighting purpose for which they are intended

Plans and performs engineering research, design development, and other engineering assignments in conformance with the design, engineering, and customer specifications

Coordinates with multiple partners/agencies to ensure system engineering communities support delivery milestones

Tracks and advises design trades and associated cost, schedule, and technical impacts to requirements

Work on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and perform all functional duties independently

Translate complex ideas and data into simple, actionable recommendations or easily differentiated courses of action

Communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy—oral and written

Qualification

Satellite assemblySpace system engineeringDoD program managementIntegrated Master SchedulesRisk managementPerformance Work StatementsRapid prototypingGround mission planningTechnical communication

Required

Minimum fifteen (1015) years DoD/IC, or relevant industry work experience

Direct hands-on experience with satellite assembly, integration, and testing (AI&T)

Experience acting as an on-site representative at a contractor or subcontractor facility

Exceptional qualifications in development and fielding satellite systems

Understanding of space operational environment and corresponding mission user needs

Knowledge of space system engineering, development, and manufacturing

Experience in DoD program management including program development and transition

Experience with Integrated Master Schedules, and risk management

Experience with Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS)

Active TOP SECRET clearance with sensitive compartmentalized information (SCI) and special access program (SAP) eligibility (no less than 2 years total SAP and/or SCI environment experience, with 1-year total within last 5 years) and willingness to submit to a Counter-Intelligence polygraph

Candidate must maintain a TS/SCI clearance as a condition of employment

Preferred

Ten (10) years of relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience with SAP and/or SCI

System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government program office

Experience with rapid prototyping

Experience with integrated air, space and cyberspace capabilities

Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining ground mission planning architecture and software

Experience with ACAT I/II level acquisition programs

Experience in planning and executing test campaigns for space systems

Fluency with IC organizations

An applicable engineering degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or possess a Professional Engineering license

Relevant MA/MS/ME degree