SDA Ground Systems Engineer

• Develop, maintain, and refine Ground Readiness Review (GRR) guidelines and Engineering Design Reviews (EDR) used by prime contractors to configure and validate ground assets
• Build and update ground readiness visualization tools to support PreShip Review (PSR) and GRR events.
• Analyze Kaband antenna laydown modeling to identify conflicts between AFC Space Vehicle Vendors (SVV) mission contacts and provide engineering recommendations.
• Evaluate and validate ground system verification evidence, coordinating with SDA SMEs to close requirements, update RVTMs, and track contractor submissions.

• Perform detailed analysis of the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to identify critical path elements, subsystem priorities, and alignment with major program milestones.
• Develop and maintain a Critical Path StopLight Tool linking DISA circuits to ground subsystem readiness, IVV&T dependencies, and risk drivers affecting SVVF2 IOC.

• Create and maintain SVV test matrix charts mapping subsystem dependencies across AFCGI for AFC programs.
• Support crossfunctional TEMs to assess network requirements (e.g., IPv6 vs. IPv4) and coordinate related system engineering decisions.
• Analyze SVV interaction and test readiness across phases (e.g., launch readiness, operational readiness, SVV ground resource dependencies).
• Coordinate with the Space Data Network (SDN) team to evaluate AFCGI and SVV interfaces supporting future architectures.

• Work with SDA South, Enterprise IT, and Facilities personnel to support ground infrastructure readiness, inspections, facility operations, and technology integration at the Demonstration Operations Center (DOC).
• Review ERB packages, configuration items, and technical documentation impacting the AFC Ground Infrastructure designs and milestones.

• Prepare technical artifacts, reports, and analysis summaries for PMO consumption.
• Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)/MOU - Develop MOAs with corresponding mission partners

• Active TS/SCI clearanceor Active Secret clearance with the capability to obtain a TS/SCI within 6 months
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, computer science, or equivalent
• 8+ years of relevant experience in ground systems engineering, satellite operations, or space system integration
• Experience with DoD space acquisition, systems engineering processes, readiness reviews, or integration and test
• Ability to interpret and analyze IMS schedules, interface specifications, network architectures, and system test plans
• Strong communication skills and experience collaborating with Government stakeholders and vendor teams
• Ability to independently lead technical assessments and readiness activities

• Experience implementing DISA network requirements, ICDs, and test readiness criteria
• Background in RF/Kaband systems, antenna, functionality, or SVV testing
• Experience with network protocol analysis (IPv4/IPv6), crosssystem interface definition, or complex groundtospace integration
• Familiarity with MBSE tools or digital engineering workflows
• PMP, INCOSE ASEP/CSEP, or equivalent certification If the position is based in COS, then this could read:Active Secret clearance with the capability to obtain a TS/SCI within 6 months.
• Working remote, we can't go classified (yet).When visiting Meadows, a TS is highly desirable and will eventually be required.

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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 up to $9k annually
  
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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 educational 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