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Protected Tactical Satellite Resilient (PTS-R) Program Requirements Systems Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
El Segundo, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Apr 2025
💰 $145,000/yr($120,000/yr$145,000/yr)

About the role

Overview

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

  • Interesting Work:  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.  
  • Values: Our first core value is that employees come first.  We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 
  • 100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers.  It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.  
  • Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: 
    • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
    • Flexible schedules
    • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
    • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
    • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
    • Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
    • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
    • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
  • Track Record of Success:  We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

 

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. 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.

Responsibilities

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

  • Analyze requirements to identify potential conflicts, ambiguities, and gaps, proposing solutions to address them.
  • Work with subject matter experts to ensure proposed hardware/software implementations satisfy program requirements.
  • Utilize a requirement management tool (e.g., Jira, Doors, Azure Boards) to effectively capture, track, and manage requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Ensure traceability between requirements, design documents, test cases, and deliverables.
  • Work with configuration management and technical SMEs/bookbosses in developing and tracking Change Proposals.
  • Assess proposed baseline changes for impacts to requirements and verification. Supporting the customer with verification tracking to ensure the developer and source requirements are adequately verified.
  • Develop acquisition and technical requirements-related briefings, plans, papers, and other documentation in support of SSC decision making. Collaborating with prime contractors, other support contractors, government civilians, and members of the U.S. Space Force.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years’ experience in systems engineering, integration, and/or test.
  • 5+ years’ experience working on DoD programs.
  • 5+ years demonstrated experience leading technical teams.
  • Solid analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Organization capability with ability to handle competing priorities.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate ideas, recommendations and options to customers, senior leaders, and stakeholders.
  • Capable in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).

Desired Requirements:  

  • 2+ years’ experience with space systems in space or ground segments.
  • 2+ years’ experience in a space acquisitions environment.
  • Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and tools used to support requirements development and traceability.
  • Experience in satellite hardware and software development.
  • Professional certifications, such as INCOSE CSEP, ESEP, ASEP or PMP.

Education Requirements:  

  • BS degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, or network and telecommunications.

Clearance Requirements:

  • Active Secret clearance required.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

The pay range for this position in California is $120,000/year to $145,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract wages, job- related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other

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