Space Systems Engineering and Acquisition Support SME

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Space Systems Engineering and Acquisition Support SME in Dayton, OH.   The Space Systems Engineering and Acquisition Support SME will provide Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) to AFRL for technology development projects. The individual and their team will coordinate technology development efforts among industry and multiple mission partners.   Responsibilities:
Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to: • Provide systems engineering and program management support expertise to AFRL advancing engineering program development related to Research and Development, acquisition, development and testing of unique space systems technologies. • Work closely with program managers, lead project engineers, and program teams. • Advise on research demonstrations and testing opportunities, identify and mitigate program risks, advise on new technologies, and advise on emerging threat assessments. • Analyze program requirements, attend design reviews, and evaluate plans for system assembly, testing, and demonstration. • Assist with review of contractor deliverable status, milestone schedules, status reports, and cost performance reports. • Up to 20% travel in support of testing and technical interface exchange meetings. • Experience with requirements analysis, requirements definition and verification, technology planning, air or space vehicle and systems design, systems integration, and advanced testing.
Qualifications:
• Experience with risk management as projects transition from initial designs to Critical Design Review, build, and demonstration. • Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) program acquisition planning and execution. • Strong skills in documenting inputs, outputs, and requirements. • Experience with command, control, communications functionality for autonomous space systems. • Experience with Systems of Systems integration and functionality. • Knowledge of space hardware and what it takes to successfully deliver hardware to orbit, including integration and test. • Understanding of state-of-the-art optical and RF testing. • Experience working with U.S. Space Force or U.S. Air Force customers. • Experience developing high-level project/work plans. • 10+ years' experience with: o Multi-domain systems, including systems integration and test, field testing, modeling and simulation, and systems analysis. o Knowledge with integrated systems, milestone planning, testing process and procedures, and data collection. o DoD program management and acquisition support.   Education: • Education: Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related technical field. A Master's degree in a similar field is highly desired. Even better if you have these desired skills: • Experience providing technical and/or acquisition support to DoD technology development efforts. • Experience as a systems engineer or program manager for space hardware & software and integration & test.   Clearance Requirements: • Must possess an active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.   #LI-DB1   #LI-Onsite