Enterprise Test & Evaluation Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employee Owned (ESOP)

PTO and holidays

Flexible schedules

401k with match

Education reimbursement

Health insurance options

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) seeks a Test and Evaluation Engineer (SATCOM) to join our SSC/LDTO efforts in Colorado Springs or El Segundo. You will develop T&E strategies, TEMP, verification plans, and evaluate test data while ensuring DoD compliance and coordinating with IPTs and DRBs.

The role requires active security clearance, DoD project experience, and strong communication skills. Travel up to 25% is anticipated across DoD sites.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, physics, math or related technical field.
• 5+ years test and evaluation experience with DoD/USAF processes and documentation.
• 2+ years leading multi-faceted tests and test project teams, including scheduling oversight.
• Experience with DoD civilian clients and managing professional relationships.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Develop T&E strategy, TEMP development, evaluation framework and criteria.
• Collect, review, analyze, and report T&E data.
• Support implementation of a DoD compliant deficiency reporting system.
• Support T&E reviews, IPTs, DRBs, MIPRBs, and TIMs.
• Travel to DoD and contractor test sites up to 25% per year.
• Coordinate with SSC and LDTO teams to support program test activities.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

DoD test processes knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, physics, math or related technical field

Master's degree in engineering, computer science, physics, math or related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

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

Work Environment:

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

Qualifications

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

Desired

• Top Secret clearance
• Master's degree in engineering, computer science, physics, math or related technical field
• 5+ years of test and evaluation experience on SATCOM systems
• 7+ years of systems engineering experience
• 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.

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.

About MTSI

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

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

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.