Technical Baseline Lead

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Technical Baseline Lead to join our team in El Segundo, CA (on-site). You will provide acquisition, engineering, technical analysis and subject matter expertise (SME) support to the Space Systems Command (SSC). Our team also provides systems engineering and analysis services toward current and future system design, development, architecting, acquisition, testing, operations, and sustainment support. As a member of our team, you'll work with Space Force personnel and system developers to ensure our program is a success.

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 www.mtsi-va.com.

As a Technical Baseline Lead with MTSI, you will provide acquisition, engineering, technical analysis and subject matter expertise (SME) support to the Space Systems Command (SSC). Our team also provides systems engineering and analysis services toward current and future system design, development, architecting, acquisition, testing, operations, and sustainment support. As a member of our team, you'll work with Space Force personnel and system developers to ensure our program is a success.

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Air Force's Space and Missiles System Center. We support the Air Force's acquisition of state of the art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation's warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

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

• Lead the development and flowdown of requirements for a large space based processed communications system.
• Lead Interface Control Documents (ICD) development for a large space based processed communications system (e.g. Payload to Terminal ICD, Payload to Ground ICD, etc).
• Lead the Configuration Management team in preparing for Engineering Review Boards (ERBs) and Configuration Control Boards (CCBs).
• Provide technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) in reviewing Prime contract Change Proposals.
• Review Prime contractor proposed hardware/software implementations that would satisfy program requirements.
• Work with MSEIT modeling team to ensure models align with technical baseline to include ICDs and requirement flowdown.
• Lead effort to assess proposed baseline changes for impacts to requirements and verification. Supporting the customer with verification tracking to ensure the developer and source requirements are adequately verified.
• Ensure effective requirements integration across space and ground, hardware and software, and all other aspects of systems and organizations within the Enterprise.
• Integrate activities over the lifecycle of systems within the Enterprise including pre-contractual, development and production, as well as operations and sustainment.
• Interact with the prime contractor and government leads to ensure that all system requirements and interfaces are consistent and valid across the Enterprise.
• Develop acquisition and technical requirements-related briefings, plans, papers, and other documentation in support of SMC decision making. Collaborating with prime contractors, other support contractors, government civilians, and members of the U.S. Space Force.

• 9+ years' experience in systems engineering, integration, and/or test.
• 9+ years' experience working on DoD programs.
• Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and tools used to support requirements development and traceability.
• Solid analytical and problem solving skills.
• Organization capability with ability to handle competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate ideas, recommendations and options to customers, senior leaders, and stakeholders.
• Capable in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).

Qualifications Desired:

• 12+ years' experience with space systems in space or ground segments.
• 12+ years' experience in a space acquisitions environment.
• Experience in satellite hardware and software development.
• Professional certifications, such as INCOSE CSEP, ESEP, ASEP or PMP.
• MBSE certifications such as OCSMP.
• Agile, Scrum master certification.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have an Active TS/SCI security clearance to start.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

The pay range for this position in California is $150,000/year to $180,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract wages, 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.