Space RCO Systems Engineer SV

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) seeks a Systems Engineer Principal to provide SETA support to the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO) in Albuquerque.

You will guide cryptographic and communications subsystems, work across space vehicle architectures, and ensure technical rigor for classified programs. This role demands deep DoD/IC experience, strong engineering leadership, and clear communication with program management and executives.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years DoD/IC or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience with cryptographic and satellite communication systems.
• Knowledge of space mission payload engineering and DoD program management.

Responsibilities

• Supports design, interpretation, and analysis of technical solutions to complex projects.
• Leads or supports technical programs with engineering oversight.
• Communicates technical results clearly to management and leadership.

Skills

DoD/IC experience

Cryptographic systems

Satellite communications

System engineering leadership

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

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).

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
• Ensure 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
• Communicate 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:

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

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