Space Systems Engineering and Acquisition Support SME

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (20 days) + 10 holidays

6% 401k match

ESOP ownership

Educational reimbursement up to $10k

Flexible schedules

Bonus eligibility

Health insurance options

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) seeks a Space Systems Engineering and Acquisition Support SME in Dayton, OH to provide advisory and assistance services to AFRL for space technology development projects.

The role coordinates technology development efforts among industry and mission partners, supporting program management, requirements analysis, design reviews, and testing of space hardware. Ideal candidates will have 10+ years in DoD space programs, DoD program management, and experience

Qualifications

• Experience with risk management as projects transition from initial designs to Critical Design Review, build, and demonstration.
• Experience with DoD program acquisition planning and execution.
• Strong skills in documenting inputs, outputs, and requirements.
• Experience with command, control, communications functionality for autonomous space systems.
• Experience with Systems of Systems integration and functionality.
• Knowledge of space hardware and what it takes to successfully deliver hardware to orbit, including integration and test.
• Understanding of state-of-the-art optical and RF testing.
• Experience working with U.S. Space Force or U.S. Air Force customers.
• Experience developing high-level project/work plans.
• 10+ years' experience with multi-domain systems, milestone planning, testing processes, and DoD program management and acquisition support.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering and program management support to AFRL advancing engineering program development related to R&D, acquisition, development and testing of space systems technologies.
• Work closely with program managers, lead project engineers, and program teams.
• Advise on research demonstrations and testing opportunities, identify and mitigate program risks, advise on new technologies and threat assessments.
• Analyze program requirements, attend design reviews, and evaluate plans for system assembly, testing, and demonstration.
• Assist with review of contractor deliverable status, milestone schedules, status reports, and cost performance reports.
• Up to 20% travel in support of testing and technical interface exchange meetings.
• Support requirements analysis, verification, technology planning, and system design for space hardware.

Skills

Risk management

DoD program acquisition

Documentation

Systems engineering

Requirements analysis

Systems of Systems

Space hardware knowledge

Testing

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Systems/Software Engineering

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Space Systems Engineering and Acquisition Support SME in Dayton, OH.

The Space Systems Engineering and Acquisition Support SME will provide Advisory and Assistance Services (A&A) to AFRL for technology development projects. The individual and their team will coordinate technology development efforts among industry and multiple mission partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering and program management support expertise to AFRL advancing engineering program development related to Research and Development, acquisition, development and testing of unique space systems technologies.
• Work closely with program managers, lead project engineers, and program teams.
• Advise on research demonstrations and testing opportunities, identify and mitigate program risks, advise on new technologies, and advise on emerging threat assessments.
• Analyze program requirements, attend design reviews, and evaluate plans for system assembly, testing, and demonstration.
• Assist with review of contractor deliverable status, milestone schedules, status reports, and cost performance reports.
• Up to 20% travel in support of testing and technical interface exchange meetings.
• Experience with requirements analysis, requirements definition and verification, technology planning, air or space vehicle and systems design, systems integration, and advanced testing.

Qualifications

• Experience with risk management as projects transition from initial designs to Critical Design Review, build, and demonstration.
• Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) program acquisition planning and execution.
• Strong skills in documenting inputs, outputs, and requirements.
• Experience with command, control, communications functionality for autonomous space systems.
• Experience with Systems of Systems integration and functionality.
• Knowledge of space hardware and what it takes to successfully deliver hardware to orbit, including integration and test.
• Understanding of state-of-the-art optical and RF testing.
• Experience working with U.S. Space Force or U.S. Air Force customers.
• Experience developing high-level project/work plans.
• 10+ years' experience with:
  • Multi-domain systems, including systems integration and test, field testing, modeling and simulation, and systems analysis.
  • Knowledge with integrated systems, milestone planning, testing process and procedures, and data collection.
  • DoD program management and acquisition support.

Education

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related technical field. A Master's degree in a similar field is highly desired.

Even better if you have these desired skills

• Experience providing technical and/or acquisition support to DoD technology development efforts.
• Experience as a systems engineer or program manager for space hardware & software and integration & test.

Clearance Requirements

• Must possess an active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.

Interesting Work

Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.

Values

Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.

100% Employee Owned

We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.

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

Track Record of Success

We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com

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.