Space RCO Space System Engineer

MTSI is searching for a senior Space Vehicle System Engineer (SVSE) professional to support development of first-of‑kind space vehicles 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 war fighting 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. This position is geographically separated from the main team  candidate needs to be comfortable operating independently but collaboratively.

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 background on satellite vehicle bus and/or subsystem assembly, integration and test as a factory‑in‑plant program office representative to improve program office insight into state‑of‑the‑art IC, DoD, commercial and legacy space vehicle 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.

Supports design, interpretation, and analysis of technical solutions to complex projects.

Leads or supports technical programs, projects, or tasks whose technical complexity requires engineering oversight.

Serves as the government's in‑plant technical representative at prime contractor and/or supplier facilities to provide oversight of manufacturing, assembly, integration, and test activities.

Monitors, assesses, and reports on contractor progress during all phases of space vehicle integration and testing, from component level to final system sell‑off.

Provides government insight and technical assessments during critical test campaigns, ensuring procedures are followed and success criteria are met.

Acts as the technical liaison between the contractor and the government program office for all matters related to in‑plant production and testing.

Ensures the quality of the program, project, or task deliverables meet or exceed standards or metrics and assesses such deliverables to ensure that the final deliverables will meet the war fighting purpose for which they are intended.

Plans and performs engineering research, design development, and other engineering assignments in conformance with the design, engineering, and customer specifications.

Coordinates with multiple partners/agencies to ensure system engineering communities support delivery milestones.

Tracks and advises design trades and associated cost, schedule, and technical impacts to requirements.

• Works on high‑visibility or mission‑critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently.
• Translates complex ideas and data into simple, actionable recommendations or easily differentiated courses of action.
• Communicates clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy – oral and written.

• Minimum fifteen (15) years of DoD/IC, or relevant industry work experience.
• Direct hands‑on experience with satellite assembly, integration, and testing (AI&T).
• Experience acting as an…