Spacecraft Subsystem SME

Modern Technology Solutions Inc•El Segundo, CA

2d•$150,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking an experienced spacecraft or spacecraft subsystem subject matter expert to join its team in El Segundo, California. The position supports the MSEIT effort, which provides Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the United States Space Force’s Space Systems Command. The effort involves acquiring military and commercial satellite communications systems that provide global secure, survivable, and protected communications. The SME provides technical leadership and assessment for the ESS Program Office regarding the prime contractor’s delivery of a space vehicle, with a focus on Mechanical, Electrical, or Test. The role supports unit and subsystem design trades, spacecraft integration and testing, technical design and interface assessments, component and space-qualification testing, and development of test documentation. The position also builds collaborative relationships with government customers, contractors, and FFRDC teammates. This is an on-site role at LAAFB; remote work is unavailable. Travel is approximately 10% within Southern California and the continental United States, depending on the prime contractor’s selection of unit suppliers. Standard working hours are specified. The California pay range is $150,000 to $220,000 per year; base pay may vary based on contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other factors. MTSI offers medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

Requirements

Active Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as engineering, mathematics, physics, software, or computer science.
15 years of experience with spacecraft buses or subsystems, or a master’s degree and 12 years of experience.
Previous proven coordination experience.
Effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to perform in highly visible and stressful situations.
Ability to work on site at LAAFB; remote work is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

Ability to obtain, or current possession of, a TS/SCI clearance.
DOD or IC space experience.
Space systems engineering experience at the unit, subsystem, spacecraft, or space vehicle level.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and assessment for the ESS Program Office regarding the prime contractor’s delivery of the space vehicle, in Mechanical, Electrical, or Test.
Lead trades for unit and subsystem designs, as necessary, and support their integration and testing into the spacecraft bus, payload, and space vehicle.
Ensure technical design and interfaces within the space vehicle and across ground and terminal segments.
Support component and unit test programs, including space-qualification testing for survivability in space environments; develop test documentation such as plans and reports as needed.
Support the space vehicle test program to ensure survivability in space environments; develop test documentation such as plans and reports as needed.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with government customer organizations, contractors, and FFRDC teammates.