SDA Ground System Engineer

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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Ground Systems Engineer to fill a SETA (Scientific, Engineering, and Technical Assistance) position with the Space Development Agency (SDA). SDA is a fast-paced organization that is redefining DoD's acquisition cycle norms and delivering a new Tranche of hundreds of satellites every two years. The Ground Systems Engineer will assist the SDA Support Cell as it designs and builds out the ground system architecture to support Tranches 1 and 2 of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). The Ground Systems Engineer will be responsible for developing requirements, defining interfaces, performing technical reviews, developing strategic plans, overseeing the ground system contractor development, and providing general systems engineering support to SDA. This position will be part of a team of MTSI personnel providing SETA support to SDA in Chantilly, VA. Hybrid work arrangements are possible.

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• 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 Ownership: 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

• 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 tuition 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.

Responsibilities:

As a Ground Systems Engineer with MTSI, you will work in a small and highly empowered team where every team member is directly responsible for the success of the program. You will apply knowledge and expertise to perform technical engineering support and analysis of spacecraft integration with ground systems and ground systems development. This position will be located in Chantilly, VA and occasional travel may be required. You will provide systems engineering support the Space Development Agency's Support Cell in the development of the ground systems. The applicant will provide technical and programmatic support to the Government Program Managers and Chief Engineer to ensure on time delivery of key systems. Key roles include, but not limited to acquisition support, test plan development, systems integration, and other systems engineering activities.

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

• Performing the role of systems engineer for the SDA Ground Systems development, including supporting integration efforts across multiple SDA space vehicle vendors, and establishing the ground systems architecture and designs.

• Provide systems engineering guidance in the development of test and evaluation plans, system verification plans, and other systems engineering processes and documents

• Providing recommendations on systems integration and engineering baseline changes and assessing the technical maturity and risk of development projects

• Assist Government personnel with potential solutions across a wide variety of multi-domain, tactical, and mission area applications, including ground entry point acquisitions, operations center set up and maintenance, and ground software solutions

• Develop CONOPs and operational plans at both the system and mission enterprise levels

• Coordinate development efforts with, and provide strategic advice as well as technical guidance to DoD and non-DoD agencies

• Assist with system and subsystem design analysis, assembly, integration and testing, and data reduction of proposed technical solutions and formulating evaluation criteria of those solutions

• Attending project meetings and reviews to include technical interchange meetings, design reviews, and program management reviews.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering

• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment

• Strong oral and written communication skills

Preferred/Desired Experience:

• Experience in the DoD or Intelligence Community

• Experience working with commercial and/or Government satellite systems and ground systems

• Experience as a lead or chief engineer of a large satellite project or ground station project

• Experience with ground system software and hardware

• Experience with ground station antenna systems

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineer, systems engineering, physics, or a closely related field from an accredited university (REQUIRED)
• Master's degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineer, systems engineering, physics, or a closely related field from an accredited university (DESIRED)

Certification Requirements:

• None

Clearance Requirements:

• Active Secret Clearance (Required)
• Active Top Secret Clearance (Desired)
• TS/SCI Eligibility (Required)
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

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