Space Systems Engineering and Acquisition Support SME

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

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 on space technology development programs.

You will coordinate development efforts across industry and mission partners and advise on demonstrations, risks, and testing opportunities. The role requires extensive DoD PM/acquisition experience, systems engineering expertise, and the ability to work with DoD customers.

Qualifications

• Experience with risk management as projects transition through design reviews to demonstration.
• Experience with DoD program acquisition planning and execution.
• Strong documentation of inputs, outputs, and requirements.
• Experience with command, control, and communications for autonomous space systems.
• Experience in Systems of Systems integration and testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering and program management support to AFRL in space systems development.
• Coordinate technology development with industry and mission partners.
• Advise on research demonstrations, testing opportunities, and risk mitigation.
• Attend design reviews and evaluate plans for system assembly, testing, and demonstration.
• Review contractor deliverables, milestone schedules, and cost performance reports.
• Travel up to 20% for testing and interface meetings.

Skills

DoD program management

Acquisition planning

Risk management

Requirements analysis

Systems engineering

Space hardware

System of Systems integration

Design reviews

Technical advisory

Communication with DoD customers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related technical field

Master’s degree in a similar field (highly desired)

Tools

DoD acquisition processes

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&AS) 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:
  • 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