Technical Support Engineer - Space Systems

• Support decomposition of mission objectives into system/subsystem requirements
• Develop/maintain requirements traceability (mission system subsystem verification) and identify gaps/ambiguities
• Support development/review of technical content for SOO/SOW/PWS, technical specifications, interface requirements, and technical data deliverables
• Support the development/maintenance of a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) to surveil contractor performance against contract requirements and deliverables

• Support development/review of system and subsystem architectures: power, avionics, comms/RF, harnessing, command & data handling interfaces as applicable
• Support definition and control of interfaces (ICDs), including RF and electrical interfaces, grounding/bonding, EMI/EMC drivers, and timing/synch considerations where relevant
• Identify cross-segment dependencies (space/ground/user terminals) and integration risks; maintain technical inputs to the integrated dependency tracker

• Support planning and execution of technical reviews (SRR/PDR/CDR/TRR and TEMs); agendas, entry/exit criteria, action items, and closure verification
• Review contractor designs and analyses (e.g., link budgets, RF chain analyses, parts selection rationale, reliability and derating approaches, radiation tolerance strategy) for completeness and risk
• Support review of proposed drawings/schematics, board-level design artifacts, harness plans, and assembly/test approaches

• Support evaluation of RF architecture and performance: link budgets, spectrum considerations, interference susceptibility, modulation/coding/impacts, antenna considerations, and end-to-end performance allocations
• Support assessment of compliance with applicable standards and constraints (e.g., EMI/EMC, frequency coordination requirements, spectrum management artifacts)
• Support RF test planning and results assessment (e.g., antenna patterns, conducted/radiated emissions, RF compatibility, payload calibration/characterization)

• Support evaluation of power subsystem concepts (power generation/storage/regulation/distribution), electrical margins, and fault protection
• Support assessment of electronics design robustness; component selection, obsolescence, radiation effect (TID/SEE) approach, parts screening, and workmanship considerations
• Support review of reliability/quality artifacts as provided (e.g., worst-case circuit analysis, derating analysis, quality plans where applicable)

• Support development/review of verification plans, test plans/procedures, and verification cross-reference matrices
• Support analysis of test results, anomaly/RFB inputs, and corrective action effectiveness; track technical issues to closure
• Support definition of technical acceptance criteria for deliverables and test events

• Support creation of technical evaluation guides/compliance matrices and proposal assessment focused on space//EE/RF technical maturity, feasibility, and risk
• Identify discriminators, key risks, and recommended clarifications; draft technical questions for Government use

• Maintain technical risk register inputs/ likelihood/impact, triggers, mitigation plans, and residual risk assessments
• Provide technical trade studies and decision support: alternatives, pros/cons, recommended path

• Technical requirements traceability matrix and compliance checklists
• Technical review read-ahead packages, action item trackers, and closure evidence summaries
• RF link budget assessments and performance allocation reviews
• ICD review comments and interface risk summaries
• Verification/test assessment memos; anomaly trending inputs and corrective action tracking
• Technical evaluation worksheets and summary narratives

• 15+ years of demonstrated experience supporting space systems programs (payload and/or bus; and/or ground/user segment integration)
• Hands-on or directly relevant experience in at least one: electrical engineering, electronics design, RF/comm systems
• Experience supporting technical reviews (SRR/PDR/CDR and test readiness/flight readiness activities)
• Strong technical writing skills and ability to brief technical risk and tradeoffs to mixed technical/non-technical stakeholders

• Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies including machine learning, natural language processing, generative AI, and responsible AI
• Experience with Ethical AI Implementation and policy development, such as addressing security and ethical considerations in AI deployment, or contributing to AI risks and mitigations for policy reports
• Familiarity with the applicability of adversarial attacks in real-world AI systems, AI Red Teaming, and identifying vulnerabilities across the AI supply chain
• Willing to travel both CONUS and OCONUS

• Bachelor's degree in related science or engineering field
• Master's degree in a science or engineering field, physics, or other quantitative fields - DESIRED

• Must have a current TS/SCI clearance and be eligible for special program access

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  Interesting Work:
  
  
  
  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
  
  
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  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.
  
  
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  100% Employee Owned:
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
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  Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  
  
  




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  Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  
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  Flexible schedules
  
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  6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
  
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  Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  
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  Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  
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  Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
  
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  Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  
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  Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
  




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  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 www.mtsi-va.com