Senior Systems Engineer

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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to to joint the team located at Schriever Space Force Base (SFB) in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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 .

Responsibilities:

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with extensive space, missile defense, and technology development experience to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support the Missile Defense Agency at Schriever Space Force Base (SFB) in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

This position is primarily responsible for supporting Science and Technology (S&T) initiatives for the MDA/SS Chief Engineer and Senior Acquisition leadership and possibly includes mapping technology areas for future acquisition programs, technology coordination between internal stakeholders and external agencies and other duties as required. Candidate must be a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment, can accomplish high-level tasks independently, and works well with other team members and customers.

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

• Providing advice and assistance to leadership and the team on problems, issues, and projects for assigned programs.
• Applying engineering solutions to improve operations and/or resolve unique or complex problems and issues.
• Translating user requirements into system requirements.
• Providing integration support for the acquisition, development, sustainment and verification of systems, software, and equipment using MDA Engineering processes, the Systems Engineering process (“V” diagram), and Agile processes.
• Documenting engineering activities, including writing reports, analyzing data, creating/understanding schedules, and making recommendations to the leadership and team.
• Working as a trusted, strategic partner with the customer by delivering actionable insights about emerging technologies as well as with technically minded external partners.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

7 years’ experience of relevant experience with master’s degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics or relevant field.

Required Clearance:

Must have an Active Secret with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI – eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information; US Citizenship required.

Required Skills:

• Experience in technology development, systems engineering and systems integration
• Experience with space experience in operations, acquisition, and analysis
• Experience in missile defense industry and with engineering space programs
• Knowledge of DoD Systems Engineering best policies, practices, procedures
• Strong verbal and communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills

Desired Skills:

• DoD Level III certified in Systems Engineering (SPRD&E) or equivalent
• Experience in operational or developmental testing
• Project management experience, to include management of administrative requirements and deliverable tracking.

Location/Travel Requirements:

• This position is located on-site at Schriever Space Force Base (SFB) in Colorado Springs, Colorado and requires to be onsite full-time
• May require travel up to 10% of time within the continental United States.

Compensation:

The pay range for this position in Colorado is $150-165K/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract rates, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via MTSI’s internal or external careers site.