Space UHF / IBS Subject Matter Expert

Company: Modern Technology Solutions Inc.
Location: Dickerson
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Overview

Position Overview:Modern Technology Solutions, Inc (MTSI) is seeking a Space UHF/IBS Subject Matter Expert to fill a SETA (Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance) position with the Space Development Agency (SDA). SDA is breaking the norms of the DoD acquisition cycle, delivering a new tranche of hundreds of satellites every two years. The UHF/IBS Subject Matter Expert will support SDA's developmental and experimental satellites in bringing additional UHF and IBS capablilities to the warfighter in preparation for global proliferation in future tranches. The UHF/IBS Subject Matter Expert uses their experience with link analysis, communications, and IBS operations to analyze satellite vendor designs and to design and simulate mission CONOPs. The UHF/IBS Subject Matter Expert will support the Government through analysis of spacecraft vendor designs, participation in design reviews, and identification of risk mitigation and management strategies. This position will be part of MTSIs team providing SETA support to SDA although a portion of the work may be done from home or remote. Travel to the vendor locations will be required.At MTSI, our more than 1,400+ co-owners recognize the high demand for specialized professionals within our industry and that you have many options to choose. As an employee owned company where culture matters, we believe that by investing in our people we are investing in our companys future!
MTSIs core capabilities are Systems Engineering and Integration, Modeling and Simulation, Test and Evaluation, Acquisition and Program Support, and Mission Assurance services. Our expertise includes ballistic missile defense, air defense, air vehicle survivability, unmanned aircraft, flight test operations, intelligence support, and cyber/space/homeland defense.
Recognized as an 'employee comes first' company with over 28 years of consecutive growth we challenge our co-owners to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. Day one all new co-workers start accruing PTO at a rate of 20 days, 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.For additional company information, please visit:
Responsibilities

As a Space UHF/IBS Subject Matter Expert with MTSI, you will apply knowledge and expertise to support the development of SDA's Tranche 1 developmental and experimental satellites. A significant portion of the work may be done from home or remote. Travel to vendor locations will be required.Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

• Performing link analysis to confirm link closure across multiple reference missions and using varying CONOPs.
• Designing mission CONOPs through interactions with the warfighter community.
• Performing analysis and evaluation of vendor designs, including estimating the performance based on the chosen hardware.
• Proactively identifying risks and associated mitigation plans.
  Qualifications
  
  
  • 10+ years of experience in RF system design and analysis
    Experience working with IBS.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
  • Self-starter capable of making decisions and taking actions with minimal direct supervision.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.Preferred/Desired Experience:5+ years experience in the DoD or Intelligence Community.Education Requirements:
    • Bachelor's degree in software engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, physics, or a closely related field from an accredited university.
    • Master's degree in software engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, physics, or a closely related field from an accredited university, (DESIRED).Clearance Requirements:
      • Current TS/SCI.
      • U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.#LI-MH1#MTSIjobs#mtsi#LI-Remoteby Jobble

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