Senior Test/Systems Engineer
About The Position
MTSI is seeking a Senior Test/Systems Engineer to provide advisory and assistance services for technical systems engineering and programmatic support across space, ground, acquisitions, operations, and sustainment. The role supports oversight and management of existing space systems programs and initiation of new contract actions, as needed. It provides systems engineering support, systems analysis, and reporting, and is located in the National Capital Region (NCR). The position provides space system acquisition subject matter expertise, supports day-to-day program execution, and helps plan, organize, and manage critical aspects of space systems development, production, and deployment. It also supports program actions such as contractor performance tracking, milestone planning, briefing preparation, staff coordination, acquisition risk management, and decision-document preparation. The engineer assists with pre- and post-contract award documentation and space systems integration, configuration management, and interface control. The role includes planning and executing operational and developmental test and evaluation, collaborating with external entities, participating in large-scale exercises, and assessing system performance and interoperability. The engineer will support technical assessments and recommendations concerning deviations across interface boundaries, and analysis and reporting of these efforts.
Requirements
- 20+ years of Department of Defense experience developing RF systems.
- Extensive acquisition and contract management experience, specifically monitoring program execution and integration of complex programs and systems.
- Experience developing, reviewing, and coordinating acquisition documentation such as Statements of Work, Requests for Proposal, and Technical Evaluations.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to develop briefings and reports that accurately summarize program performance and address key issues for senior DAF and OSD leadership and other DoD offices.
- Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Science, or Engineering; the posting also states “MA/MS/ME” as required.
- Top Secret clearance, SCI eligible; SAP experience within the last 5 years or SCI in lieu of SAP experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a management or technical leadership role in a government program office or a government program office-facing position.
- Experience with rapid prototyping.
- Experience in large-scale campaign analysis using advanced Modeling & Simulation techniques.
- Experience with integrated air, space, and cyberspace capabilities.
- Experience with ACAT I-level acquisition programs.
- Space and policy experience.
- Relevant experience in mission integration, operations analysis and support, logistics, maintenance, personnel support, and government program office support.
- Prior experience in spectrum certification, frequency allocation, and coordination.
- Master’s degree in Arts, Science, or Engineering (MA/MS/ME).
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute operational and developmental test and evaluation efforts, ensuring objectives are met and results align with program goals.
- Collaborate with external entities and participate in large-scale exercises to validate system performance and interoperability.
- Provide space system acquisition subject matter expertise and day-to-day program execution support, including oversight of existing acquisitions and initiation of new contractual actions.
- Provide expertise in execution of existing space systems programs and development of new acquisition contracts.
- Support planning, organizing, and managing critical aspects of space systems development, production, and/or deployment.
- Support program actions and activities, including meeting attendance, contractor performance tracking, milestone planning, briefing preparation, staff coordination, acquisition risk management, and decision-document preparation.
- Support pre- and post-contract-award documentation activities, including development of requests for proposals (RFPs), Statements of Objectives (SOOs), performance work statements (PWSs), and Statements of Work (SOWs).
- Support space systems engineering, including space system integration, configuration management, and interface control.
- Provide technical assessments and recommendations concerning deviations across interface boundaries, and analyze and report on these efforts.
- Provide systems engineering support, systems analysis, and reporting.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- 401k
- ESOP
- Paid time off
- Other benefits, dependent on the position offered
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
