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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) · 2 weeks ago

Space Systems Engineering and Acquisition Support SME

Patterson, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Space Systems Engineering and Acquisition Support SME in Dayton, OH. The role involves providing Advisory and Assistance Services to AFRL for technology development projects, coordinating efforts among industry and mission partners.

Information Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Systems engineeringDoD program acquisitionRisk managementSpace systems designRequirements analysisSystems integrationOpticalRF testingProject managementMulti-domain systemsTechnical supportSpace Force experienceIntegrationTestData collectionBachelor's degreeMaster's degreeDocumentation skills

Required

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

Must possess an active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility