Enterprise Test & Evaluation Engineer

Mtsi Va; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 107,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) seeks a Test and Evaluation Engineer specializing in SATCOM to join our team at Colorado Springs, CO or El Segundo, CA. You will develop T&E strategies, TEMP, and evaluation criteria, and support integrated test activities across DoD programs.

You will lead multi-person test teams, coordinate with IPTs and DRBs, and apply DoD guidelines to ensure mission success. A Secret clearance and a technical degree are required, with advanced degrees preferred.

Qualifications

• Active secret clearance required
• 5+ years test and evaluation experience with DoD/USAF test processes
• 2+ years leading multi-faceted tests and test project teams
• Experience with DoD civilian clients and managing relationships
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Capable in MS Office

Responsibilities

• Develop T&E strategy and TEMP development framework
• Create requirement verification and test plans, objectives, and evaluation criteria
• Collect, review, analyze, and report T&E data
• Support DoD compliant deficiency reporting and IPT/TIM activities

Skills

DoD test processes experience

Test project leadership

Interpersonal communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/computer science/physics/math

Master's degree in engineering/computer science/physics/math

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Test and Evaluation Engineer (SATCOM) to join our team at our office in Colorado Springs, CO or El Segundo, CA. This job supports SSC within the SATCOM Lead Developmental Test and Evaluation Organization (LDTO). Daily tasks include developing T&E strategies, Test and Evaluation Master Plans including the Integrated Decision Support Key (IDSK), creating requirement verification and test plans, test objectives, test methodology, and evaluation criteria. As part of the LDTO team, you will assess program executed test activities, identify gaps/risks to mission implementation, develop briefings for Integrated Test Team, and execute LDTO-led test events. It is expected all individuals are familiar with DOD T&E guidance documents, deficiency reporting processes, and best practices. This job will also support T&E reviews, audits, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Deficiency Review Boards (DRBs), Materiel Improvement Process Review Boards (MIPRBs), and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs). This opportunity is part of a larger LDTO team, sitting at both MSEIT locations in Colorado Springs, CO and El Segundo, CA. The MSEIT effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC). We support the Space Force's acquisition of state of the art Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing T&E strategy, Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) Development Evaluation Framework,
• requirement verification and test plans, test objectives, test methodology, and evaluation criteria
• Collecting, reviewing, analyzing, and reporting T&E data
• Supporting implementation of common Test and Evaluation database for the program
• Supporting development of DoD compliant deficiency reporting and resolution system
• Supporting T&E reviews, audits, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Deficiency Review Boards (DRBs), Materiel Improvement Process Review Boards (MIPRBs), and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs)

Standard Qualifications

• Required: An active Secret clearance is required to be considered for this position
• Required: Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, physics, math or related technical field
• Required: 5+ years test and evaluation experience with DoD/USAF test processes and documentation
• Required: 2+ years demonstrated experience in leading multi-faceted tests and test project teams, to include oversight of scheduling
• Required: Experience working with military or DoD civilian clients and managing professional relationships
• Required: Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
• Required: Capable in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Desired: Top Secret clearance
• Desired: Master's degree in engineering, computer science, physics, math or related technical field
• Desired: 5+ years of test and evaluation experience on SATCOM systems
• Desired: 7+ years of systems engineering experience
• Desired: INCOSE CSEP or ESEP certification

Basic Compensation

The pay range for this position in Colorado is $107,000/year to $134,000/year and in California is $117,000/year to $146,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

Work Environment

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Moderate
• Working Hours: Standard

Position requires travel to DoD and contractor test sites (up to 25% per year).