Sustainment Systems Engineer (Senior) - Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Senior Sustainment Systems Engineer to join our team at Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), CO.  You will support sustainment activities for a diverse portfolio of strategic and tactical MILSATCOM space systems and infrastructure and have a direct impact on new MILSATCOM space systems transitioning from the acquisition community to operational stakeholders.  This work is in support of the MILSATCOM portfolio of programs which will ensure we meet the needs of our emerging next-generation protected SATCOM.support US Space Force on the MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT).   

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.

As a Senior Sustainment Systems Engineer with MTSI you will support sustainment activities for a diverse portfolio of strategic and tactical MILSATCOM space systems and infrastructure. The candidate will provide systems engineering and integration expertise in support of legacy space constellations including, but not limited to, Milstar, Advanced Enhanced High Frequency (AEHF) and Enhanced Polar System (EPS) and associated ground infrastructure, warfighter terminals and software applications such as Family of Beyond Line-of-Sight Terminal (FAB-T), Global Aircrew Strategic Network Terminal (Global-ASNT), Milstar Messaging System (MMS), Global Broadcast Service (GBS) and Ground Multiband Terminal (GMT) along with various other systems, subsystems and devices in a multidisciplinary environment.

You will also have a direct impact on new MILSATCOM space systems transitioning from the acquisition community to operational stakeholders. This opportunity is an engineering management position. We seek a self-starter who is capable of autonomous, on-the-job learning/growth. We seek technical individuals who will thrive by working in a collaborative work environment of small teams tackling the
challenges of sustaining complex, space-based, telecommunication systems. The
candidate will have a positive, tangible effect across all aspects of the space system
(spacecraft, uplinks/downlinks, command & control, networks, users) while improving
overall combat readiness.   

The MSEIT effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Air Force’s Space and Missiles System Center. We support the Air Force’s acquisition of state-of-the-art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

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

• Provides the government customer with MILSATCOM systems engineering advisory assistance, including daily engineering consultation in support of sustainment activities.
• Engages the Joint space warfighting community, supporting sustainment tasks through established space systems engineering processes and procedures for requirements development, technical solution generation (hardware and software) and fielding to space warfighters.
• Evaluates and produces products of a technical nature using technical rigor, adequacy, completeness, and appropriate application of the specialty engineering disciplines as standard process.
• Assists with technology readiness assessments; identify risks and issues with proposed technologies while collaborating with other teams (i.e., Test & Evaluation, Integrated Logistics Support, etc).
• Supports waiver, deviation and deficiency reviews, system allocations, and compliance assessments.
• Conducts system/enterprise level engineering analysis to identify sustainment
  problem areas; provide impact analysis, forecast potential failures, and present
  options with potential to mitigate these problems.
• Performs engineering analysis on organizational technical processes; suggests
  process improvements that increase efficiency and/or effectiveness of operations
  as required.
• Supports formulation of relevant information of sustainment objectives and performs engineering analysis and system-level assessments for decision support at various meetings and sustainment forums.
• Perform studies and analyses of military air, surface, maritime, space and cyberspace missions to assess integration, system-of-systems factors, system vulnerability and survivability, system commonality, new technologies, enhancements, commercialization, cost effectiveness, and mission assurance.

• 5+ years of experience working with military or DoD civilian clients and managing professional relationships.
• 4+ years of experience working in a highly competitive multi-contractor environment.
• 5+ years of experience in architecture/requirements definition/analysis, acquisitions, engineering/design, fielding/integration, and verification or analysis.
• 4+ years of relevant systems engineering experience.
• 4+ years of relevant systems integration experience.
• 4+ years of relevant experience engaging government customers to advance projects and initiatives at varying degrees of complexity through engineering management.
• Must be able to demonstrate engineering principles and concepts.
• Expertise with requirements development and analysis, and the development of
  systems engineering-related documents including requirements/specifications,
  interface control documents, and validation & verification plans.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills; able to sort through complex issues
  and develop clear solutions, provide in-depth technical assessments and identify
  issues and risks.
• Effective interpersonal and team player skills in order to engage at both the peer
  and management levels.
• Ability to coordinate with numerous stakeholders/customers from DoD agencies
  to commercial industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Clear and concise written, verbal communications and presentation skills; able to
  clearly articulate ideas, recommendations and options to the customer.
• Highly-organized individual, capable of handling multiple competing priorities;
  able to multi-task, prioritize tasks, and quickly adjust in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications Desired:

• 6+ years of experience in a DoD program office with understanding of DoD
  acquisition processes and compliance with government instructions; especially
  prior military/civilian experience working with space systems.
• 6+ years of experience working with strategic & tactical MILSATCOM space
  systems (spacecraft, uplinks/downlinks, command & control, networks and/or
  user communities).
• Knowledge of Digital Engineering (DE) or Model Based Systems Engineering
  (MBSE) applications (i.e., SparxEA, Cameo, etc).
• Knowledge of Agile software development processes and applications (i.e.,
  Jira/Confluence).

Education Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or
  equivalent technical discipline.

Certifications Desired:

• Current International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) certification
  (i.e. ASEP, CSEP).

Clearance Requirements:

• Active DoD Secret clearance is required to start.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

The pay range for this position in Colorado is $105,000/year to $130,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract rates, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via MTSI’s internal or external careers site.