Mid-Level Systems Engineer
El Segundo, CA

Job Description

Overview

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is co-owned by more than 900 engineers, analysts, and professionals dedicated to providing high caliber services to aerospace and defense and intelligence customers across the US. We are looking for the best to join us as we grow.

Why is MTSI known as an extraordinary place to work?

* Interesting Work: Our co-workers support critical programs.
* 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.
* 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 discussions three times a year.
* Great Benefits: start with 20 days PTO/year, 10 holidays/year, 6% 401k match with immediate vesting, semi-annual bonuses, and eligibility to participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). We offer other employee focused benefits, including up to $10k in tuition reimbursement and an optional zero dollar deductible BCBS health insurance plan. As employee owners, the choice is simple to take care of people and each other.
* Track Record of Success: We are celebrating our 25th year in business this year. We'll also be celebrating 25 years of consecutive growth.

Responsibilities

* You will provide technical expertise and support in the area of Systems Engineering as a key member of a review team (In particular, identify Systems Engineering-related issues and risks; perform root cause analysis; and recommend issue recovery plans or risk mitigation plans to leadership)
* You will conduct constructive technical assessments (e.g., Program Support Assessments, Preliminary/Critical Design Review assessments, Non-Advocate Reviews) to shape programs' technical planning and improve program execution. Preparing actionable recommendations to mitigate technical and cyber risks and issues.
* You will help establish preliminary design and performance characteristics from development through production and service use

Qualifications

* At least 4 years' experience in USAF/DoD acquisitions and/or SPO operations,
* Knowledge of systems engineering processes and application to systems integration and sustainment
* Experience with requirements definition and verification methodologies within DoD acquisition framework
* Experience with Systems Engineering across full DoD acquisition lifecycle.
* Ability and motivation to work in a team environment with demonstrated leadership and customer interface skills
* Strong verbal and written communications skills.
* Security clearance desired, but not required.

Perferred Qualifications:

* Professional certifications (INCOSE, CISSP, IEEE).


* Familiar with AFMAN 63-119 and AFI 99-103.


* Experience with government test and evaluation.


* Experience with PEO Certification process.



Preferred Experience:

* 10+ years' experience in systems engineering.


* 5+ years' of relevant work experience in the folllowing areas:
* DoD and commercial SATCOM and network engineering.


* Military space systems and protected MIL