Sustainment Test and Evaluation Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Sustainment Test and Evaluation Engineer to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO (on-site). You will support a MILSATCOM Program Management Office (PMO) within the US Space Force's (USSF), Space Systems Command (SSC) at Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), CO. We are looking for an innovative, creative, and highly motivated individual to provide test and evaluation and terminal operations on a diverse set of strategic and tactical MILSATCOM systems and infrastructure.

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 Sustainment Test and Evaluation Engineer with MTSI, you will support a MILSATCOM Program Management Office (PMO) within the US Space Force's (USSF), Space Systems Command (SSC) at Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), CO. We are looking for an innovative, creative, and highly motivated individual to provide test and evaluation and terminal operations on a diverse set of strategic and tactical MILSATCOM systems and infrastructure.

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:

• Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) support of the Mission Planning Subsystem (MPSS) module dependencies for test design, detailed test procedure development, test execution, and reporting.
• Use extensive MPSS experience and expertise to translate and apply knowledge of the suite of MPSS application modules' to sustainment test design, system configuration diagrams, engineering studies, technical white papers, troubleshooting, and deficiency analysis.
• Identify and isolate software or hardware defects to evaluate/assess system modifications for shortfalls or interoperability issues and provide technical assessments to the client with regards to the modifications.
• Author and deliver technical documentation including test plans, test procedures, system configuration diagrams, engineering studies, technical white papers, and test reports.

• 10+ years of experience working with military or DoD civilian clients and managing professional relationships.
• 10+ years of experience with test processes and documentation.
• 4+ years of experience with MPSS, equipment, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of DoD mission system sustainment.
• Must be a motivated, self-starter capable of autonomous on-the-job learning/improvement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written, verbal communications and presentation skills.
• Travel: approximately 20%.

Qualifications Desired:

• 3+ years of experience handling Communications Security (COMSEC) materials and devices.
• International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) Certification (i.e. ASEP, CSEP, ESEP).
• Experience with working in a highly competitive multi-contractor environment.
• Specific experience operating or maintaining the Family of Beyond Line-of-Sight Terminals (FAB-T).

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Bachelor's degree from accredited university in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or equivalent technical disciplines from an accredited university, Desired.

Clearance Requirements:

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

The pay range for this position in Colorado is $85,000/year to $100,000/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.