Space RCO Systems Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI)

Dayton (OH)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) seeks a Systems Engineer to support development of first‑of‑kind space vehicles and missions.

This role provides SETA support to the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO) and involves cryptographic and communications hardware/software integration with subsystems in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of DoD/IC experience, knowledge of space payload engineering, and a proven ability to deliver complex programs on schedule.

Qualifications

Minimum five (5) years DoD/IC or equivalent experience.
Experience with cryptographic and satellite communications systems.
Understanding of space operational environment and mission user needs.
Knowledge of space mission payload engineering, development, and manufacturing.
Experience in DoD program management including program development and transition.
Experience with Integrated Master Schedules, and risk management.
Experience with Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS).

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 tasks within estimated time frames and budget constraints.
Provides input to the government customer concerning risks to performance, schedule, and budget due to contractor plans or execution.
Ensures the quality of deliverables meet standards and aligns with warfighting needs.

Skills

DoD/IC experience

Cryptographic systems

Space operational environment

Payload engineering

DoD program management

IMS schedules & risk

SOW & PWS knowledge

SETA experience

Rapid prototyping

Air/space/cyberspace integration

Ground mission planning software

ACAT I/II programs

Space systems test campaigns

IC organizations

ABET/PE educational path

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree or PE

MA/MS/ME degree

Job description

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

The Space RCO program office, located at Kirtland AFB, NM, is a small, streamlined organization with dedicated, organic acquisition support functions: contracting, financial management, human resources, security, program management and technical engineering support that are critical in enabling the rapid response required for classified space programs. The mission is to develop and deliver operationally dominant space capabilities at the speed of warfighting relevance in response to Commander, U.S. Space Command requirements. A successful candidate should be a leader and problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high performing team in a high‑profile, fast‑paced environment.

Systems Engineer Principal Duty

You will work in a small, highly empowered team where every team member is directly responsible for the success of the program. Engineering responsibilities span technology domains including space‑rated/qualified cryptographic and communications hardware and software, and integration with other subsystems, sensors, and processors in an extremely fast‑paced, responsive development environment. This SETA candidate will provide in‑depth background on cryptographic and communication subsystems to improve program office insight into state‑of‑the‑art IC, DoD, commercial and legacy space vehicle systems, requirements and capabilities. You must apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts for highly classified systems, while also effectively communicating complex results with management and executive leadership.

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 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 the 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 the design, engineering, and customer specifications
Responsible for the overall technical/engineering portions of major projects or programs
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
Initiates, supervises, and/or develops requirements from a project’s inception to conclusion for complex to extremely complex programs
Provides strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff
Provides detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development and/or maintenance efforts for client specific or mission critical challenges/issues
Consults with client to define need or problem
Supervises studies and leads surveys to collect and analyze data to provide advice and recommend solutions
Communicates clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy—oral and written
Other duties as required

Qualifications

Required Skills

Minimum five (5) years DoD/IC, or relevant industry work experience
Skilled in development and fielding cryptographic and satellite communication systems
Understanding of space operational environment and corresponding mission user needs
Knowledge of space mission payload engineering, development, and manufacturing
Experience in DoD program management including program development and transition
Experience with Integrated Master Schedules, and risk management
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/RSV and/or SCI
Experience as System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government program office
Experience with rapid prototyping
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

Education

Desired Requirements

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

Clearance

Active TOP SECRET clearance with sensitive compartmentalized information (SCI) and special access program (SAP) eligibility (no less than two (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