Spacecraft Subsystem SME - On-Site, Secret Clearance

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) in El Segundo, CA seeks a motivated SME for spacecraft or spacecraft subsystem to join our team.

This role provides technical leadership in space systems engineering, interface design, and test planning for space vehicles, payloads, and ground segments.

Travel is limited and on-site work is required; active clearance preferred; 15+ years of experience or MS + relevant aerospace background welcomed.

Qualifications

• Active clearance required; TS/SCI preferred.
• BS in engineering/technical field such as engineering, mathematics, physics, software or CS.
• 15 years’ experience with spacecraft bus or subsystems, or Master’s degree and 12 years’ experience.
• Proven coordination experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Ability to perform in highly visible and stressful situations.
• DOD or IC space experience preferred.
• Space systems engineering experience at unit/subsystem/spacecraft levels.
• On-site work at LAAFB 100%; remote work unavailable.
• Approximately 10% travel within Southern California and CONUS.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Active Secret Clearance

Space systems engineering

Program coordination

Strong communication

On-site work

Education

BS in engineering/technical field

Job description

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) in El Segundo, CA seeks a motivated SME for spacecraft or spacecraft subsystem to join our team.

This role provides technical leadership in space systems engineering, interface design, and test planning for space vehicles, payloads, and ground segments.

Travel is limited and on-site work is required; active clearance preferred; 15+ years of experience or MS + relevant aerospace background welcomed.