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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) · 1 day ago

SATCOM Systems Integration Strategist

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$136K/yr - $188K/yr

8+ years exp

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a SATCOM Systems Integration Strategist to support the MSEIT contract at Space Systems Command (SSC) in El Segundo, CA. This role focuses on bridging the gap between users, stakeholders, architects, and software development teams to define and integrate future satellite communications capabilities across the U.S. Space Force enterprise.

Information Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Identify, refine, and document stakeholder and user needs; define capabilities and integration pathways that align with enterprise SATCOM architecture and modernization efforts

Collaborate with operators, mission owners, and program sponsors to identify operational gaps and shape requirements into feasible, impactful solutions

Ensure proposed capabilities are consistent with SSC’s SATCOM enterprise architecture, data strategies, and digital modernization goals

Lead discussions that move from user-driven requests to user-centered, mission-focused solutions that enhance interoperability, efficiency, and resiliency

Partner with SE&I, cyber, DevOps, and software teams to ensure technical feasibility, traceability, and integration across space, ground, and network layers

Translate high-level capability objectives into actionable program deliverables compatible with Agile or incremental development cycles

Develop and present SATCOM capability roadmaps, strategy briefs, and integration concepts to government and contractor leadership

Qualification

Systems EngineeringSATCOM experienceCapability developmentAgile frameworksUser-centered designDoD acquisitionAnalytical skillsCollaboration toolsTechnical alignmentCommunicationFacilitation skills

Required

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance required for this position

Bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related discipline)

8–12 years of professional experience in systems engineering, integration strategy, or capability development

Demonstrated experience within SATCOM, space systems, or mission operations domains

Proven ability to translate operational needs into structured, technically aligned, and strategically prioritized capability definitions

Excellent communication, facilitation, and analytical skills, with experience interfacing across government, contractor, and operational teams

Familiarity with DoD acquisition, SE&I, and space enterprise integration environments

Preferred

Experience supporting Space Systems Command (SSC), Space Operations Command (SpOC), or other U.S. Space Force or DoD programs

Familiarity with Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban) and Agile program environments

Understanding of Agile scoping and MVP definition techniques such as MoSCoW, BORIS, Framing and Discovery, or similar prioritization methodologies

Exposure to DevOps, cloud-native, or Kubernetes-based architectures and modern SATCOM software ecosystems

Experience applying user-centered design and human-systems integration principles in mission software or command-and-control environments. Proficiency with collaboration and visualization tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Miro, or equivalent)

Systems Engineering Professional (INCOSE CSEP), SAFe certification, or comparable credential

TS/SCI eligibility preferred