Principal Program Systems Integration Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions Inc•El Segundo, CA

17h•$140,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Principal Program Systems Integration Engineer to join its Systems Integration team in El Segundo, California. The role supports Systems Engineering and Integration activities for next-generation space communication systems supporting U.S. Space Force Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM). The engineer works in a multidisciplinary, collaborative environment and interfaces with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians, and U.S. Space Force personnel. The position provides systems engineering, integration, and test support for the Space Force’s Space Systems Command and its acquisition of secure, global, survivable, and protected MILSATCOM systems. The engineer leads and supports working groups, technical discussions, risk and requirements-gap resolution, briefings, action-item tracking, and meeting documentation. Work is on-site in a secure facility due to customer security requirements, with minimal travel and standard working hours.

Requirements

Active Secret clearance and ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
Master’s degree in a technical field, such as engineering or computer science.
At least 15 years of demonstrated work experience in Systems Engineering.
At least 10 years of demonstrated experience leading technical teams.
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, and presentation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Ability to work on-site in a secure facility due to customer security requirements.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. in a technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science.
Experience working with or on MILSATCOM programs such as AEHF, PTS, EPS, WGS, or FAB-T terminal programs.
Experience working with military personnel and DoD civilians.
Experience with ground and space systems, such as terminals and networks.
Demonstrated strong Systems Engineering and technical leadership experience.
Knowledge and experience with Agile development and collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement integration strategies and processes for satellite communication systems, segments, subsystems, elements, and components, and manage technical baselines among stakeholders.
Analyze systems requirements that define the technical baseline and verify the technical baseline.
Apply digital engineering methods and modeling strategies, such as digital twins, to support integration and test activities.
Work with government and contractor personnel to close gaps with customer requirements and support major requirements reviews, design reviews, and related meetings.
Lead and support government/contractor working groups by developing briefings, leading discussions, and writing minutes to address and resolve risks, issues, and action items.
Review proposed technical-baseline changes for impacts to enterprise capabilities and cross-stakeholder integration concerns.
Define and deliver alternative solutions to integration challenges, manage schedule impacts, and oversee delivery of products.
Facilitate reviews of contractor-developed program documents by conducting technical assessments, providing comments, compiling review-team comments, and working with contractors to adjudicate comments.
Serve as a subject matter expert on technical issues, prepare briefings for U.S. Space Force program office personnel and other stakeholders, and provide courses of action to support government decisions.
Support management of risks, issues, and interdependencies; identify schedule disconnects and conflicts; develop resolution action plans; and assist the government in executing selected solutions.