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

Space Ground Test Engineer

positionHuntsville, AL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date15+ years exp

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is focused on advancing next-generation homeland defense capabilities through innovative software development. The Space Ground Test Engineer will play a critical role in the Golden Dome mission, leading the development and execution of ground and system-level testing for space-based defense systems.

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Responsibilities

Lead the planning, development, and execution of ground, integration, and system-level test activities for space-based interceptor and supporting ground systems
Develop comprehensive test strategies, test plans, procedures, and reports aligned with program objectives and mission requirements
Coordinate and integrate test activities across hardware, software, network, and operational elements
Serve as a senior technical advisor for test readiness reviews (TRRs), system verification reviews (SVRs), and post-test analysis
Analyze test data, identify anomalies, determine root causes, and drive corrective actions
Collaborate with government stakeholders, prime contractors, and cross-functional engineering teams to ensure test objectives are met
Support software-focused test efforts, including verification of command and control, interfaces, mission planning, and data flows
Ensure compliance with security, safety, and programmatic requirements, particularly within SAP-controlled environments
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across test teams

Qualification

Ground system testingSystem integration testingTest methodologiesSpace-based interceptor experienceAutomated test frameworksSoftware-intensive systems testingLeadership capabilitiesMentoring junior engineersCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical field
15+ years of professional experience supporting space, missile defense, or complex DoD system testing
Demonstrated experience in ground system testing, system integration testing, and/or end-to-end mission testing
Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with SCI eligibility
Minimum of 5 years of prior Special Access Program (SAP) experience
Strong understanding of test methodologies, verification and validation processes, and requirements traceability
Experience working in highly classified, mission-critical defense programs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience briefing senior leadership and government customers

Preferred

Experience supporting space-based interceptor, missile defense, or homeland defense missions
Familiarity with Space Force, Missile Defense Agency (MDA), or other national-level defense programs
Background in software-intensive systems testing and integration
Experience with automated test frameworks, simulation environments, or modeling and analysis tools
Prior leadership or technical lead experience on large-scale test efforts

Company

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI)

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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
dateFounded in 1993
location
Alexandria, Virginia, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.mtsi-va.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Kevin Robinson
President and CEO
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