Senior Space Systems Engineer and Chief Architect - Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.

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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is searching for a Senior Space Systems Engineer and Chief Architect to join our team. You will provide Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) to achieve cost-effective, long-term, critical capabilities to support the war-fighting mission of the combatant commanders.

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 Space Systems Engineer and Chief Architect professional with MTSI you will provide Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) to achieve cost-effective, long-term, critical capabilities to support the war-fighting mission of the combatant commanders. This position will be located in the Washington, DC area.

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

• Perform duties of chief architect/chief engineer for government customer.
• Apply modeling and simulation to analyze system and mission design studies to inform USSF funding priorities.
• Evaluate technology trends against mission suitability and system development feasibility for future engineering trade studies.
• Develop presentations to summarize capability and technology recommendations for recurring government-hosted conferences.
• Work on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and perform all functional duties independently.
• Oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.

Requirements:

• 20+ years of DoD and IC experience with no less than two (2) years’ experience in Special Access Programs and/or SCI environment within the last five (5) years
• Extensive experience with large-scale engineering studies, such as Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs)
• Acquisition and technical experience in multiple phonomenologies (SIGINT, GEOINT, MASINT, etc.)
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, be capable of developing briefings and reports accurately summarizing program performance and addressing key issues for senior DAF and OSD leadership, and other DoD offices.

Desired Requirements:

• Experience developing space payload systems, including on-orbit initialization.
• Relevant experience in mission integration, operations analysis and support, logistics, maintenance, personnel support and government program office support

Education Requirements:

• Masters Degree in a related technical field

Clearance Requirements:

• TS/SCI with previous SAP experience.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

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