Space Systems Engineering and Acquisition Support SME

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); Patterson Township (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role focuses on systems engineering and program management support for developing, integrating, testing, and delivering space technologies. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in DoD space programs, strong requirements analysis, and experience with Space Force/USAF customers, plus an active Top Secret clearance.

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 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, systems integration and test, field testing, modeling and simulation, and systems analysis.
• Knowledge with integrated systems, milestone planning, testing process and data collection.
• DoD program management and acquisition support.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering and program management support expertise to AFRL advancing engineering program development related to 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 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.

Skills

Risk management

DoD PM

Requirements analysis

System of Systems

Space hardware

Optical testing

RF testing

Documentation

Acquisition support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

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

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.