Space RCO Digital Systems Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days PTO/year

Flexible schedules

6% 401k match

Educational reimbursement

Health insurance options

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. is seeking a skilled Digital Systems/Test Engineer to advance the development of innovative space vehicles and missions. The ideal candidate will have at least ten years of relevant experience, including expertise in digital engineering and System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA).

This full-time position is based on-site in Albuquerque, NM, and involves coordinating complex engineering solutions in a dynamic environment.

The role offers competitive benefits, including generous PTO, 401k match, educational reimbursement, and health insurance options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years DoD/IC or relevant industry experience.
• Proficiency with SysML or UML for capturing requirements.
• Experience in DoD program management and acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and analysis of technical solutions.
• Lead or support programs requiring engineering oversight.
• Ensure quality and timely completion of projects.

Skills

Digital engineering

Model-Based Systems Engineering

System architecture design

Collaboration across engineering disciplines

Education

Applicable engineering degree

MA/MS/ME degree

Tools

MBSE tools (Cameo, Sparx, Rhapsody)

MATLAB/Simulink

Collaboration tools (Confluence, SharePoint, JIRA)

Job description

Digital Systems/Test Engineer Principal Duty

MTSI is searching for a senior Digital Systems/Test Engineer to support the development of first‑of‑kind space vehicles and missions. This handpicked candidate must possess technical expertise and experience with developing, designing, building, and integrating space hardware and software. In this position, you will provide System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO).

SETA Role and 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.
• Ensures completion of programs, projects, or tasks within estimated time frames and budget constraints. Provides input to the government customer concerning risks to performance, schedule, and budget due to either proposed contractor plans or contractor's execution of accepted plans.
• Ensures the quality of the program, project, or task deliverables meet or exceed standards or metrics and assesses such deliverables to ensure that 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 design, engineering, and customer specifications.
• Responsible for the overall technical/engineering portions of major project(s) or program(s).
• 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.
• Supports design, interpretation, and analysis of technical solutions to complex discipline‑specific testing in a digital environment.
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy – oral and written.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Minimum ten (10) years DoD/IC, or relevant industry work experience
• Experience in digital engineering using digital tools and methods to create, manage, and optimize systems and products
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing system models using MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo Systems Modeler, Sparx Enterprise Architect, Rhapsody)
• Proficiency with modeling languages such as SysML or UML to capture requirements, architecture, and design
• Experience with modeling and simulation applications
• Experience with DoD acquisition to include documentation generation, presentation preparation, and supporting programmatic‑focused discussions
• Understanding of 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 integration of varied digital engineering tools
• Experience with designing and developing system architectures
• Experience in collaborating across engineering disciplines to architect, design, and implement complex systems
• Provide expert guidance and support on configuration management best practices to team members ensuring the integrity and security of configuration data
• Experience in deficiency tracking and resolution
• Experience with Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS)

Desired Skills

• Five (5) 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 and transition to operations
• Experience in architecture, CONOPS, and use case development using model‑based systems engineering methodologies
• Experience linking system models to requirements, simulation (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink), and test environments
• 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
• Experience with online collaboration tools such as Confluence, SharePoint, and JIRA

Education

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

Clearance

• 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

Location/Travel Requirements

• Full‑time, on site in vicinity of Kirtland AFB, NM, and will require travel up to 30% of time within the continental United States

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.