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$165k–$195k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Medical insurance, Financial benefits
Posted 1d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Senior Test Engineer will provide technical assistance for space systems, overseeing test planning, execution, and performance analysis for satellite and ground operations. They will lead engineering working groups and translate complex technical data into actionable recommendations for executive leadership.
Requirements
Candidates must possess at least 10 years of relevant DoD or industry experience and hold an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with SAP eligibility. An ABET-accredited engineering degree or Professional Engineering license and a Master's degree are required.
Full job description
MTSI is searching for a Senior Test Engineer (TE) to support development of first-of-kind space systems 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.
TE 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 provide in-depth test background on satellite vehicle bus, subsystems, and/or ground systems to improve program office insight into state-of-the art commercial and legacy mission systems, and C2 requirements and capabilities. 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:
Supports design, interpretation, and analysis of technical solutions to complex discipline-specific testing of space vehicles
Plans and performs test research, development, and other assignments in conformance with design, engineering, and customer specifications
Evaluates system architecture and component testing to eliminate unnecessary redundancy and align capabilities across multiple programs and/or agencies
Provides technical expertise for performance analysis, test plan design and test scenarios for functional testing, security testing, and vulnerability analysis of ground and space operations tools and capabilities
Responsible for the technical/engineering planning and execution of major and minor testing necessary on project(s)
Leads authoring, evaluation and/or execution of program test and evaluation master plan as well as system acceptance planning; interfaces with multiple mission partners, overseeing test and system engineering working groups
Coordinates with multiple partners/agencies to ensure test communities support delivery milestones.
Work on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and perform all functional duties independently
Oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job
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
Qualifications
Required skills:
Minimum 10+ years DoD/IC, or relevant industry work experience
Proven experience and/or qualifications in testing satellite systems
Understanding of operational environment and corresponding mission user needs
Knowledge of space system engineering, development, and manufacturing
Experience in DoD program management including program development and transition
Experience with Integrated Master Schedules, and risk management
Experience with Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS)
Desired skills:
5+ years of relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience with SAP and/or SCI
Operational experience as a space systems operator
System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government program office
Experience with rapid prototyping
Experience with integrated air, space, and cyberspace capabilities
Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining ground mission planning architecture and software
Experience with ACAT I/II level acquisition programs
Experience using multivariable optimization in mission planning software systems
Experience in planning and executing test campaigns for space systems
Fluency with IC organizations
Education
Minimum Requirements:
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
Clearance:
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
Location/Travel Requirements:
Full-time, on site in vicinity of Peterson SFB, CO, and will require travel up to 25% of time within the continental United States
The pay range for this position in Colorado is $165,000/year to $195,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract rates, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via MTSI’s internal or external careers site.
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MTSI is hiring and adding new positions on a regular basis across the country!
Industry
Space Research and Technology
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1993
Headquarters
Alexandria, VA
LinkedIn followers
33,814
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and technology solutions company delivering first-choice capabilities to solve problems of global importance in the critical mission areas of missile defense, cyber security, intelligence, unmanned/autonomous systems, aviation, space, and homeland security.
The MTSI mission is to make important and lasting contributions to the nation's defense and security by providing leadership and best- value solutions to solve America's most technically challenging strategic problems. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.
For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.
For current MTSI job openings, please visit www.mtsi-va.com/careers.
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