Space RCO Systems Network and C2 Architect Engineer (Senior)

Modern Technology Solutions Inc•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MTSI is searching for a senior Systems Network and Command and Control (C2) Architect Engineer to support the development of first-of-kind space vehicles and missions. This handpicked candidate must possess technical expertise and experience with developing, designing, building, and integrating space hardware and software. In this position, you will provide System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO). The Space RCO program office, located at Kirtland AFB, NM, is a small, streamlined organization with dedicated, organic acquisition support functions: contracting, financial management, human resources, security, program management and technical engineering support that are critical in enabling the rapid response required for classified space programs. The mission is to develop and deliver operationally dominant space capabilities at the speed of warfighting relevance in response to Commander, U.S. Space Command requirements. A successful candidate should be a leader and problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high performing team in a high-profile, fast-paced environment. Systems Network and C2 Architect Engineer Principal Duty You will work in a small, highly empowered team where every team member is directly responsible for the success of the program. Engineering responsibilities span technology domains including space rated hardware, software, sensors, and processors in an extremely fast-paced, responsive development environment. This SETA candidate will assist the government PM in designing, planning, and documenting network solutions; develop hardware and software requirements to continuously analyze network performance and traffic, as well as troubleshooting network issues. You must apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts for highly classified systems, while also effectively communicating complex results with management and executive leadership. SETA Role and Responsibilities: · Assist the government Program Manager and with network design and implementation throughout the acquisition lifecycle · Leads or supports technical programs, projects, or tasks whose technical complexity requires engineering oversight · Ensures completion of tasks within estimated time frames and budget constraints · Provides input to the government customer concerning risks to performance, schedule, and budget due to either proposed contractor plans or contractor's execution of accepted plans · Ensure the quality of the program, project, or task deliverables meet or exceed standards or metrics and assess such deliverables to ensure that the final deliverables will meet the warfighting purpose for which they are intended · Plans and performs engineering research, design development, and other engineering assignments in conformance with the design, engineering, and customer specifications · Coordinates with multiple partners/agencies to ensure system engineering communities support delivery milestones Propose network adoption plans, application design, and management and monitoring to include potential hosting in cloud environment · Tracks and advises design trades and associated cost, schedule, and technical impacts to requirements · Supports design, interpretation, and analysis of technical solutions to complex discipline-specific testing · Translate complex ideas and data into simple, actionable recommendations or easily differentiated courses of action Communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy—oral and written

Requirements

Minimum ten (10) years DoD/IC, or relevant industry work experience
Experience with DoD acquisition to include documentation generation, presentation preparation, and supporting programmatic-focused discussions
Proven experience and/or qualifications in requirements development for the DoD or IC
Knowledge of space system engineering, development, and manufacturing
Experience in network design, optimization and security in a classified and unclassified environment
Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, etc.), routing and switching, network security, virtualization, and cloud computing
Ability to diagnose and resolve network issues effectively
Experience in DoD program management including program development and transition
Experience monitoring network performance, identifying and resolving issues, and performing regular maintenance tasks like software updates and security patches.
Experience creating network blueprints, selecting appropriate hardware and software, and overseeing the setup of new networks or network expansions
Understanding of operational environment and corresponding mission user needs Experience with Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS)
An applicable engineering degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or possess a Professional Engineering license
MA/MS/ME degree
Active TOP SECRET clearance with sensitive compartmentalized information (SCI) and special access program (SAP) eligibility (no less than 2 years total SAP and/or SCI environment experience, with 1-year total within last 5 years) and willingness to submit to a Counter-Intelligence polygraph
Candidate must maintain a TS/SCI clearance as a condition of employment

Nice To Haves

Five (5) years of relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience with SAP and/or SCI
Experience with network architecture for space vehicles and/or space ground systems
System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government program office
Experience with rapid prototyping and transition to operations
Experience with integrated air, space, and cyberspace capabilities
Experience with ACAT I/II level acquisition programs
Fluency with IC organizations
Experience working in multiple classification environments and implementing cross-domain solutions
Experience with online collaboration tools such as Confluence, SharePoint, and JIRA
Experience with cloud computing tools, such as VMware, Amazon Web Services (AWS), or Microsoft Azure

Responsibilities

Assist the government Program Manager and with network design and implementation throughout the acquisition lifecycle
Leads or supports technical programs, projects, or tasks whose technical complexity requires engineering oversight
Ensures completion of tasks within estimated time frames and budget constraints
Provides input to the government customer concerning risks to performance, schedule, and budget due to either proposed contractor plans or contractor's execution of accepted plans
Ensure the quality of the program, project, or task deliverables meet or exceed standards or metrics and assess such deliverables to ensure that the final deliverables will meet the warfighting purpose for which they are intended
Plans and performs engineering research, design development, and other engineering assignments in conformance with the design, engineering, and customer specifications
Coordinates with multiple partners/agencies to ensure system engineering communities support delivery milestones
Propose network adoption plans, application design, and management and monitoring to include potential hosting in cloud environment
Tracks and advises design trades and associated cost, schedule, and technical impacts to requirements
Supports design, interpretation, and analysis of technical solutions to complex discipline-specific testing
Translate complex ideas and data into simple, actionable recommendations or easily differentiated courses of action
Communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy—oral and written