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Senior Ground Systems Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
El Segundo, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Mar 2025
💰 $220,000/yr($170,000/yr$220,000/yr)

About the role

Overview

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Senior Ground Systems Engineer

 

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

As an Space Ground Systems Engineer with MTSI, you will apply knowledge and expertise to perform technical engineering support and analysis of spacecraft integration with ground systems and ground systems development. 

Qualifications

Required:

  • Expert in ACAT-like classified space control ground and C2 systems
  • Expert in developing & documenting ACAT-like program ground architectures including but not limited to, DoDAF architecture views and Information Support Plans
  • Highly knowledgeable in the fields of DoD Information Assurance design, testing, certification, and accreditation

Desired:

  • Highly Desired: past or present experience with SSC or mission partner space control or space situational awareness mission area programs

Education Requirements:  

  • BS/BA along with a minimum 12 years of relevant experience

Clearance Requirements:

  • Active Top Secret, SCI eligible.
  • Eligibility for access to SAP Information.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Location/Travel Requirements:

  • Place of work is El Segundo, CA
  • May require travel up to 10% of time within the continental United States.

The pay range for this position is $170,000/year to $220,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract wages, 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. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via MTSI's internal or external careers site.

 

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