Sustainment Test & Evaluation Engineer

About the role

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Sustainment Test & Evaluation (T&E) Engineer to support a Space Systems Command (SSC) Program Management Office (PMO) located at Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), CO. We conduct Operations & Sustainment (O&S) activities for state-of-the-art Military and Commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM) and Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) systems, providing global secure, survivable and protected communications for our Nation’s warfighters.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, coordinate and execute testing on the Family of Beyond Line-of-Sight Terminals (FAB-T), Global Aircrew Strategic Network Terminal (Global-ASNT), Time Distribution Subsystem Pre-Processor (TDSPP), MILSATCOM Messaging System (MMS), Global Broadcast Service (GBS) and various other MILSATCOM systems, subsystems and devices
• Provide engineering and technical support, including integration, communication circuit troubleshooting, system-level anomaly resolution and identification and isolation of software or hardware defects to evaluate/assess system modifications for shortfalls or interoperability issues and provide technical assessments to the client with regards to the modifications
• Author and deliver technical documentation including test plans, test procedures, system configuration diagrams, engineering studies, technical white papers, and test reports
• Travel: Up to 20% to CONUS and OCONUS locations upon government customer direction

Qualifications

• Required: Active DoW SECRET clearance required to be considered for this position
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or similar technical discipline from an accredited university
• 10+ years leadership/management experience
• 5+ years experience with DoW/USAF/USSF test processes and documentation
• 5+ years experience working with military or DoW civilian clients and managing professional relationships
• 5+ years experience working in a highly competitive multi-contractor environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Skills And Experience

• 5+ years of Developmental Test (DT) experience supporting a DoW Lead Developmental Test Organization (LDTO) or other verification test organization
• 5+ years of Operational Test (OT) experience supporting a DoW Operational Test Agency (OTA) or other validation test organization
• Proper handling and use of cryptographic equipment
• Understands basic principles of cyber security testing focused on DoW STIG compliance
• Possesses International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) certification (e.g., ASEP, CSEP, ESEP)
• Possesses knowledge of DoW mission system sustainment processes
• Understands Narrowband/Wideband/Protected SATCOM capabilities; previously operated/maintained one or more of the following systems: FAB-T, MMS, Global-ASNT and/or GBS
• Understands basic use of Jira/Confluence or other Digital Engineering (DE) applications (e.g., MBSE)

Work Environment

Location: On-site

Travel Requirements: Minimal

Working Hours: Standard