What are the responsibilities and job description for the Space RCO position at Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.?
Overview
Own Your Future. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer to support the development of first-of-kind ground and space missions for the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO). This handpicked candidate must possess technical expertise and experience with developing, designing, building, and integrating advanced mission payload hardware and software.
About MTSI
We are 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. We have grown every year since our founding in 1993 and today have employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.
Responsibilities
The RF Engineer will provide System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to the Space RCO at Kirtland AFB, NM. The Space RCO is a small, streamlined organization with dedicated, organic acquisition support functions: contracting, financial management, human resources, security, program management, and technical engineering support.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- 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
- ENSURES COMPLETION OF TASKS WITHIN ESTIMATED TIME FRAMES AND BUDGET CONSTRAINTS
- PROVIDES INPUT TO THE GOVERNMENT CUSTOMER CONCERNING RISKS TO PERFORMANCE, SCHEDULE, AND BUDGET DUE TO EITHER PROPOSED CONTRACTOR PLANS OR CONTRACTOR'S EXECUTION OF ACCEPTED PLANS
- ENSURE 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 WARFIGHTING PURPOSE FOR WHICH THEY ARE INTENDED
Qualifications
Required skills:
- Minimum ten (10) years DoD/IC or relevant industry work experience
- Skilled in development and fielding RF and communication systems
- Understanding of space operational environment and corresponding mission user needs
- Knowledge of space mission engineering, development, and manufacturing
- Experience in DoD program management including program development and transition
Desired skills:
- Fifteen (15) years of relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience with SAP/RSV and/or SCI
- System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government program office
- Experience with rapid prototyping
- Experience with integrated air, space, and cyberspace capabilities
- Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining ground mission planning architecture and software
- Experience with ACAT I/II level acquisition programs
- Experience in planning and executing test campaigns for space systems
Candidates Must Possess an Applicable Engineering Degree from a Program Accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
Candidates Must Have an Active TOP SECRET Clearance with Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) Eligibility
