MilSATCOM Network Architect & Solutions Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Network Architect and Solutions Engineer to join our MILSATCOM SE&I team.

You will serve as a trusted technical advisor for MILSATCOM backhaul and network transport, develop CONOPS, and review architectures to ensure government alignment and enterprise integration. The role collaborates with prime contractors, DISA, and DoD users to analyze performance, support trade studies, and craft technical documentation for

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience supporting military communications or network systems acquisition/operations.
• 5+ years in development, research, or advanced engineering environments supporting government programs.
• 5+ years interfacing with senior stakeholders and contributing to requirements and decisions.
• Experience in SETA/SEIT/FFRDC/government advisory roles for space and/or networked systems.
• Strong understanding of MILSATCOM architectures and DoD network environments.
• Ability to perform independent technical analysis of contractor solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to prepare briefs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to government leadership for MILSATCOM backhaul and network transport solutions.
• Develop, review, and refine network requirements, CONOPS, and technical performance parameters for SATCOM-enabled services.
• Provide independent assessment of prime contractor network architectures, ensuring alignment with government standards, mission needs, and enterprise integration requirements.
• Support government evaluation of system trades, technical risks, and architectural alternatives across space, ground, and terrestrial environments.
• Lead the development of networking CONOPS and technical requirements for MILSATCOM backhaul and transport services.
• Analyze and advise on MILSATCOM backhaul architectures, including space segment, ground/baseband processing, transport, and enterprise network interfaces.
• Support integration planning between prime SATCOM systems and DoD infrastructure, including DISA services and Service-specific networks.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

Security clearance basics

Network modeling

Stakeholder coordination

Technical briefs

MILSATCOM architectures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or equivalent

Master’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or equivalent

Tools

SDN

VNF

Job description

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Network Architect and Solutions Engineer to join our MILSATCOM SE&I team.

You will serve as a trusted technical advisor for MILSATCOM backhaul and network transport, develop CONOPS, and review architectures to ensure government alignment and enterprise integration. The role collaborates with prime contractors, DISA, and DoD users to analyze performance, support trade studies, and craft technical documentation for