Senior Evolved Strategic Systems (ESS) Ground Systems Integration Specialist
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Senior Evolved Strategic Systems (ESS) Ground Systems Integration Specialist to join our team in El Segundo, CA. We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state-of-the-art MILSATCOM systems, providing secure global, 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 modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement integration strategies and processes to successfully integrate satellite communication systems, segments (Ground, Space, Crypto, Terminals), subsystems, elements, and components; manage the technical baselines among different stakeholders
- Perform analysis of the systems requirements that define the technical baseline and verification of the technical baseline
- Apply Digital Engineering methods and modeling strategies (i.e., Digital twins) to support integration and test activities
- Work with Government and contractor personnel to close gaps of customer requirements among the programs; support major requirements reviews, design reviews, and other associated meetings
- Lead and support Government/Contractor Working Group meetings—by developing briefings, leading discussion, and writing minutes—to address/resolve risks, issues, and action items
- Review proposed changes to the technical baseline for impacts to enterprise capabilities and to cross-stakeholder integration concerns
- Define and deliver alternative solutions to address different integration challenges; manage schedule impact and overall delivery of products
- Facilitate review of program documents by providing comments, compiling other reviewer comments, and working with contractor to adjudicate the comments
- Serve as a subject matter expert to assess technical issues and to prepare briefings to U.S. Space Force program office personnel and other stakeholders; provide courses of actions to support Government decisions
- Support management of risks, issues, interdependencies, identifying schedule disconnects and conflicts, developing action plans for resolution, and assisting the Government in executing selected solutions
Requirements
- Active Secret clearance required with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree
- 15+ years demonstrated experience in Systems Engineering
- Experience with MILSATCOM, such as AEHF, PTS, EPS, WGS, and FAB-T terminal programs
- Experience working with military and DoD civilians
- Experience with ground and airborne systems, such as terminals and networks
- Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Due to security requirements, work is required to be on-site in a secure facility
Qualifications
- TS/SCI (or eligible) clearance
- BS degree in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science
- MS degree in technical field (such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science) or Space Systems
- Experience with mission planning, COMSEC/TRANSEC, or key management
- Demonstrated strong Systems Engineering and Technical Leadership experience
- Knowledge and experience in Agile Development and collaboration tools (Jira/Confluence)
Pay
The pay range for this position in California is $136,000/year to $169,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors.
Benefits
MTSI offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered.
Schedule
- Location: On-site
- Travel Requirements: Minimal
- Working Hours: Standard