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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
Space Systems Engineering and Acquisition Support SME
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What they do
A Systems Engineer creates computer and data communication networks for companies and organizations. Plans and designs layout for a network, determines the hardware needed and placement of computers, servers, cables and routers; determines data storage, system capacity, and speed.
$110,260 / year median in Ohio
+5% projected growth
Job Description
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. 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. 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.