Spacecraft Subsystem SME

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year

Flexible schedules

6% 401(k) match

Optional health insurance plan

Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in California is looking for a motivated spacecraft or spacecraft subsystem Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join their team in El Segundo. This role involves providing technical leadership for spacecraft programs, ensuring proper subsystem integration and testing, and building collaborative relationships with government customers and contractors. Candidates must have significant experience in space systems engineering and an active security clearance. Comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance required; TS/SCI preferred.
• 15 years' experience with spacecraft bus/subsystems or Master's degree with 10 years' experience.
• Proven coordination experience and ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for the ESS Program Office.
• Lead unit and subsystem designs and integration.
• Support component and unit test programs, including space qualification testing.

Skills

Technical leadership

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Space systems engineering

Coordination experience

Education

BS in engineering, mathematics, physics, software, or computer science

Job description

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a motivated and experienced spacecraft or spacecraft subsystem SME to join our team in El Segundo, CA.

The MSEIT effort provides leading‑edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the United States Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC). We acquire state‑of‑the‑art military and commercial satellite communications (SATCOM) systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation's warfighters.

We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide the technical leadership and assessment for the ESS Program Office in the prime contractor delivery of the space vehicle in the area of Mechanical, Electrical or Test
• Lead the trades for unit and subsystem designs if necessary, integration and testing into the spacecraft bus, payload and space vehicle
• Ensure the technical design and interfaces within the space vehicle, along with the ground and terminal segments
• Support all component and unit test programs, including space qualification testing ensuring survivability in the space environments. Develop test documentation, e.g. test plan and reports as necessary
• Support the space vehicle test program, ensuring survivability in the space environments. Develop test documentation, e.g. test plan and reports as necessary
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with various government customer organizations, contractors, and FFRDC teammates

Work Environment

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Infrequent
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications

• An active Secret Clearance is required for this position. Ability to obtain, or currently cleared for TS/SCI is a plus.
• BS in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, software or computer science
• 15 years' experience with spacecraft bus or subsystems, or Master's degree and 10 years' experience
• Previous proven coordination experience
• Effective communication (both written and oral), and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform in highly visible and stressful situations
• DOD or IC space experience preferred
• Space systems engineering experience desired at the unit, subsystem, spacecraft or space vehicle levels
• Requirement to work on site at LAAFB 100%. Remote work unavailable
• Approximately 10% travel within Southern California and CONUS, depending on prime contractor selection of unit suppliers

Benefits

• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
• Flexible schedules
• 6% 401(k) 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

Compensation

The pay range for this position in California is $150,000/year to $229,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via MTSI's internal or external careers site.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.