Ground Systems Engineer SME — Space & Mission Ops

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) seeks a Ground – System of Systems Engineer – SME to support the Golden Dome initiative’s Common Ground Team.

This role focuses on designing, integrating, and optimizing ground architecture for space-based assets, ensuring interoperability and reliability to meet mission goals efficiently and securely. The candidate will engage in spacecraft operations, TT&C, and ground-to-space communications, with emphasis on system integration, testing, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• Master’s degree preferred with 15+ years experience.
• Active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, and optimize common ground architecture for space-ground interoperability.
• Hands-on spacecraft operations, commanding, and real-time mission operations.
• TT&C, ground stations, RF communications, and end-to-end telemetry.
• Systems integration, testing in SIL/HIL environments, flatsats, or operational test environments.
• Work on DoD programs like Golden Dome and national security initiatives.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

STK

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Job description

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) seeks a Ground – System of Systems Engineer – SME to support the Golden Dome initiative’s Common Ground Team.

This role focuses on designing, integrating, and optimizing ground architecture for space-based assets, ensuring interoperability and reliability to meet mission goals efficiently and securely. The candidate will engage in spacecraft operations, TT&C, and ground-to-space communications, with emphasis on system integration, testing, and