Space Systems Engineering and Acquisition Support SME

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Space Systems Engineering and Acquisition Support SME in Dayton, OH. The Space Systems Engineering and Acquisition Support SME will provide Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) to AFRL for technology development projects. The individual and their team will coordinate technology development efforts among industry and multiple mission partners. Responsibilities: Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to: * Provide systems engineering and program management support expertise to AFRL advancing engineering program development related to Research and Development, acquisition, development and testing of unique space systems technologies. * Work closely with program managers, lead project engineers, and program teams. * Advise on research demonstrations and testing opportunities, identify and mitigate program risks, advise on new technologies, and advise on emerging threat assessments. * Analyze program requirements, attend design reviews, and evaluate plans for system assembly, testing, and demonstration. * Assist with review of contractor deliverable status, milestone schedules, status reports, and cost performance reports. * Up to 20% travel in support of testing and technical interface exchange meetings. * Experience with requirements analysis, requirements definition and verification, technology planning, air or space vehicle and systems design, systems integration, and advanced testing. Qualifications: * Experience with risk management as projects transition from initial designs to Critical Design Review, build, and demonstration. * Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) program acquisition planning and execution. * Strong skills in documenting inputs, outputs, and requirements. * Experience with command, control, communications functionality for autonomous space systems. * Experience with Systems of Systems integration and functionality. * Knowledge of space hardware and what it takes to successfully deliver hardware to orbit, including integration and test. * Understanding of state-of-the-art optical and RF testing. * Experience working with U.S. Space Force or U.S. Air Force customers. * Experience developing high-level project/work plans. * 10+ years' experience with: o Multi-domain systems, including systems integration and test, field testing, modeling and simulation, and systems analysis. o Knowledge with integrated systems, milestone planning, testing process and procedures, and data collection. o DoD program management and acquisition support. Education: * Education: Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related technical field. A Master's degree in a similar field is highly desired. Even better if you have these desired skills: * Experience providing technical and/or acquisition support to DoD technology development efforts. * Experience as a systems engineer or program manager for space hardware & software and integration & test. Clearance Requirements: * Must possess an active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility. #LI-DB1 #LI-Onsite 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 Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice