Spacecraft Subsystem SME

Overview

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a motivated and experienced spacecraft or spacecraft subsystem SME to join our team in El Segundo, CA. The MSEIT effort provides leading‑edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the United States Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC). We acquire state‑of‑the‑art Military and Commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM) systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters.

• Provide the technical leadership and assessment for the ESS Program Office in the prime contractor delivery of the space vehicle in the area of Mechanical, Electrical or Test
• Lead the trades for unit and subsystem designs if necessary, integration and testing into the spacecraft bus, payload and space vehicle
• Ensure the technical design and interfaces within the space vehicle, along with the ground and terminal segments
• Support all component and unit test programs, including space qualification testing ensuring survivability in the space environments. Develop test documentation, e.g. test plan and reports as necessary
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with various government customer organizations, contractors, and FFRDC teammates

• Location: On‑site
• Travel Requirements: Infrequent
• Working Hours: Standard

• An active Secret Clearance is required for this position. Ability to obtain, or currently cleared for TS/SCI is a plus.
• BS in a technical field such as engineering, mathematics, physics, software or computer science
• 15 years’ experience with spacecraft bus or subsystems, or Master’s degree and 10 years’ experience
• Previous procurement coordination experience
• Effective communication (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform in highly visible and stressful situations
• DOD or IC space experience preferred
• Space systems engineering experience desired at the unit, subsystem, spacecraft or space vehicle levels
• Requirement to work on site at LAAFB (100%). Remote work unavailable
• Approximately 10% travel within Southern California and CONUS, depending on prime contractor selection of unit suppliers

The pay range for this position in California is $150,000/year to $229,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, 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.

MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.