Senior Evolved Strategic Systems (ESS) Ground Systems Integration Specialist

Modern Technology Solutions Inc•El Segundo, CA

8d•$136,000 - $169,000•Onsite

About The Position

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Senior Evolved Strategic Systems (ESS) Ground Systems Integration Specialist to join their team in El Segundo, CA. This role supports the Space Force’s Space System Command through the MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort, focusing on the acquisition of state-of-the-art MILSATCOM systems. The position requires working in a highly collaborative environment with small teams, utilizing modern tools and methodologies to integrate complex space and ground communications systems. The work is required to be on-site in a secure facility due to security requirements.

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

Nice To Haves

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)

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 of 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