Senior Space Control Expert

Modern Technology Solutions Inc•El Segundo, CA

10h•$170,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Sr Space Control Expert with deep experience in highly classified space control mission areas spanning space, ground, and command-and-control (C2) systems. This position supports a U.S. Space Force (USSF) program office engaged in the development, maturation, testing, and transition of advanced space control capabilities across multiple technology domains. Work will be performed in a secure government environment supporting sensitive and highly responsive programs. As a Sr Space Control Expert, you will provide advanced technical expertise to guide concept development, system design, technology maturation, and test activities across space and ground mission areas. You will assess capability gaps, evaluate technology readiness, and support the government’s decisions on future architectures, programs of record, and rapid prototyping initiatives. This position requires working with cross-functional engineering, acquisition, test, and operations teams to enable the delivery of operationally effective, sustainable, and survivable space control systems. You will regularly communicate complex technical findings to senior government leadership and advise on risk, schedule, and performance implications for highly classified mission sets.

Requirements

Expert-level knowledge of highly classified space control space, ground, and C2 systems.
Demonstrated expertise in maturing technologies through all TRL levels.
Experience across multiple space-control-related technologies, including optical, electronic support, signal processing, and communications systems.
Experience supporting DoD or IC program offices and working in SAPF/SCIF environments.
Ability to assess system-level impacts, identify risks, and provide strategic technical recommendations.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical data to senior decision-makers.
Active TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility.
Must be willing to work within SAP environments as required.
Must maintain TS/SCI eligibility as a condition of employment and be willing to submit to a Counter-Intelligence polygraph.
U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
MA/MS degree required.
Degree should be in an engineering, physics, or related technical discipline from an accredited program.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as SETA or advisor to government program offices.
Experience in rapid prototyping, advanced technology development, and transition to operations.
Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, SOW/PWS development, and program documentation.
Familiarity with integrated space, air, and cyberspace capability development.
Experience with ACAT I/II or highly classified special access programs.

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical expert for space control space, ground, and C2 system concepts, development, build, and test activities.
Provide expert assessment and guidance on maturing technologies across all Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs), from early R&D through operational deployment.
Conduct trade studies and technical evaluations across multiple space-control-related technologies, including optical systems, electronic support capabilities, signal processing, communications, and related mission areas.
Provide input to government customers on risks affecting performance, schedule, budget, or contractor execution.
Support development and interpretation of system requirements, architecture decisions, and mission-level performance assessments.
Participate in military, government, and FFRDC meetings, representing technical insights on space control capabilities.
Develop and review technical documentation, transfer materials, MOAs/MOUs, and acquisition artifacts as required.
Support senior leadership meetings, prepare technical briefings, and clearly communicate complex analyses using MS Office tools.
Coordinate with diverse stakeholders—including engineering, security, test, finance, and contracting teams—to ensure technical alignment throughout the lifecycle of space control programs.