Senior Systems Engineer

• Provide integration support for the acquisition, development, sustainment and verification of systems, software, and equipment using MDA Engineering processes, the Systems Engineering process ("V" diagram), and Agile processes.
• Support MDS system engineering process from architecture definition, requirements development (PCNs, SCNs), up to and including development of Element Specs and ICDs.
• Translate user requirements into system requirements.
• Document system requirements, key performance parameters, and measures of performance in Dynamic Object Oriented Requirements System (DOORS).
• Evaluate requirement verifications proposed by prime contractors.
• Document requirements and traceability IAW MDA standards (e.g., Trace Certification Memorandum).
• Prepare and review various engineering documentation and executive-level decision papers, to include: Systems Engineering Master Plan, interface control documents, system specifications, and requirements documents
• Develop, assess, and present program risks and maintain a risk register.
• Works with Element analysts to identify program data needs for requirements definition, accessing requirements satisfaction, and meeting design suitability requirements.
• Develops products to support engineering technical reviews in accordance with MDA Instruction 5000.20-INS, "Engineering Technical Review Process"
• Supports space sensor and constellation-level architecture analysis to support integration into broader MDS architectures and Enterprise (multi-agency) architectures.
• Provides coordination and support to other MDA organizations for analysis of space systems' contribution to regional and homeland defense scenarios.
• Support element engineering review processes including Engineering Review Boards (ERBs) and Configuration Control Boards.
• Provide advice and assistance to leadership and the team on problems, issues, and projects for assigned programs.
• Apply engineering solutions to improve operations and/or resolve unique or complex problems and issues.
• Document engineering activities, including writing reports, analyzing data, creating/understanding schedules, and making recommendations to the leadership and team
• Provide planning, integration and technical program baseline management
• Provide technical support in the execution of MDA engineering processes through all phases of the MDS acquisition lifecycle
• Prepare technical analyses and risk assessment in support of the MDA Acquisition Framework
• Apply disciplined systems engineering practices (requirements identification, architecture development, and validation/verification)
• Support development of employment for Space Sensors systems, including consideration for warfighter operationalization

• 12+ years of experience in DoD (mandatory) or MDA (preferred) systems engineering and technical support to program management
• Experience in Digital Engineering
• Experience in developing system requirements/specifications, engineering management plans, and interface control documents
• Ability to depict technical approaches, designs, block diagrams, algorithms, and implementations in written and graphical form
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, including Excel, Powerpoint and Project
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills

• Knowledge of space or missile defense system design, operations, testing, and deployment
• DoD Level III certified in Systems Engineering (SPRD&E) or equivalent
• Training in systems engineering processes (INCOSE, PMI, or similar credential)
• 5+ years of MDA and DoD acquisition experience.
• Experience with DOORS, SysML and Cameo/Rhapsody

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with Special Access Program (SAP) eligibility is required for this position.
• U.S. Citizenship is also required for this position.

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  Interesting Work:
  
  
  
  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
  
  
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  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.
  
  
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  100% Employee Owned:
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
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  Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  
  
  




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  Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  
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  Flexible schedules
  
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  6% 401k match with immediate vesting
  
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  Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  
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  Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  
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  Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
  
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  Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  
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  Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
  




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  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