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Modern Technology Solutions Inc is hiring a Senior Space Systems Engineer — a full-time, based in Lorton, VA role. Apply directly on Modern Technology Solutions Inc's careers page below.
Senior Space Systems Engineer
Location: Lorton, VA, USA
Work Location: onsite
As a Space Systems Engineer with MTSI you will be a lead advisor to DoD program managers and technical directors for the evaluation and transition of advanced space systems.
Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:
- Provide direct support to a Department of Defense customer for the Space Security and Defense Program.
- Provides advice, technical guidance and expertise to program staff in the following areas:
o Space-based systems
o Multi-domain systems
o Classified technology transition
- Initiates, supervises, and/or develops requirements from a project's inception to conclusion for complex to extremely complex programs
- Provides strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff
- Provides detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts for client-specific or mission critical challenges/issues
Required Qualifications:
- 15+ years of relevant DoD/IC or relevant industry work experience with no less than five (5) years' experience in a SAP and/or SCI environment
- Experience must include space technology, space architectures, air-space integration, and space control systems.
- Must be a self-starter, able to take initiative, work independently and recognize management issues that need to be elevated
- Excellent oral, written, and reporting communication skills
- Ability to work in a flexible, fast-paced, and highly dynamic environment
- Ability to multi-task and maintain deadline punctuality during pressurized situations
Minimum Educational Requirements:
- Masters Degree in a science, engineering, or technical field
- PhD degree in a science, engineering, or technical field DESIRED
Clearance Requirements:
- Top Secret, SCI Eligible; SAP experience within last 5 years or SCI in lieu of.
The pay range for this position is $180,000/year to $220,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI offers a full range of medical benefits, 401k, ESOP, paid time off, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled.
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