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Senior Systems Engineer - Software

El Segundo, CA, US • Posted 23 hours ago • Updated 10 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $165,000.00 - 205,000.00 per year

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Skills

Reporting
Risk Analysis
Acquisition
Auditing
Proposal Writing
Data Flow
PCA
Signal Processing
Assembly
SPA
HEO
Management
Cryptography
System Integration
Database
Integration Testing
Test Plans
Satellite
Data Processing
C++
Python
Stacks Blockchain
Leadership
Presentations
Software Design
Regulatory Compliance
Testing
Computer Hardware
Debugging
Agile
Computer Engineering
Aerospace
Java
C#
C
JavaScript
React.js
Node.js
Aviation
DO-178C
Systems Engineering
Workflow Optimization
Workflow
Automated Testing
Computer Science
Software Engineering
Security Clearance
SAP
Government Contracts
Finance

Reporting
Risk Analysis
Acquisition
Auditing
Proposal Writing
Data Flow
PCA
Signal Processing
Assembly
SPA
HEO
Management
Cryptography
System Integration
Database
Integration Testing
Test Plans
Satellite
Data Processing
C++
Python
Stacks Blockchain
Leadership
Presentations
Software Design
Regulatory Compliance
Testing
Computer Hardware
Debugging
Agile
Computer Engineering
Aerospace
Java
C#
C
JavaScript
React.js
Node.js
Aviation
DO-178C
Systems Engineering
Workflow Optimization
Workflow
Automated Testing
Computer Science
Software Engineering
Security Clearance
SAP
Government Contracts
Finance

Summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Software & Ground Systems Engineer to support next-generation space systems.

Responsibilities:

Software Engineering & Lifecycle Governance

Software Acquisition & Governance: Monitor, identify, document, and report technical discrepancies across software acquisition planning, risk analyses, and acquisition strategy panels in compliance with AFI 99-103, AFSPCI 99-103, and SSC-S-001.
Technical Audits & Reviews: Conduct technical evaluations during Functional and Physical Configuration Audits (FCA/PCA), Computer Resource Working Groups (CRWGs), specification reviews, and contractor proposal reviews.
Software Assurance & Margin Analysis: Perform code, design, and data flow reviews, timing and memory margin analyses, performance predictions, and software capability assessments.

Spacecraft, Payload, & Ground Software Oversight

Flight Software Subsystem (FSS) Oversight: Monitor spacecraft and payload flight software (FSW)-including Pointing and Control Assembly (PCA) FSW and Signal Processing Assembly (SPA) FSW-for GEO and HEO orbits.
Ground Segment Integration: Evaluate ground software subsystems, including Tracking, Telemetry & Control (TT&C), Ground Control, Mission Management and Services, and crypto interface integrations.
Obsolescence & Maintenance Analysis: Analyze hardware/software integration, databases, and flight/ground software code bases to resolve obsolescence issues and support onboard payload maintenance.
Integration & Test (I&T) Verification: Review test plans, procedures, and simulation analyses to verify software functionality, system interoperability, and operational readiness.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

Experience

7+ years of experience architecting, implementing, or integrating ground system components (satellite command & control, TT&C, data processing, communications, or mission planning).
7+ years of hands-on software engineering/development experience using C++, Python, or related technical stacks.
2+ years of leadership experience presenting or evaluating program lifecycle reviews (SRR, SDR, SFR, PDR, CDR, MRR, or TRR).
2+ years of experience developing or evaluating technical software design artifacts, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and operational integration procedures.

Compliance & Standards

Working knowledge of systems and software standards such as AFI 99-103, AFSPCI 99-103, or SSC-S-001.

Testing & Agile Methods

Experience with system-level testing, hardware-in-the-loop debugging, and Agile software development workflows.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, etc.).
Clearance: Active TS Clearance is required.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

Full-Stack & Language Diversity: Proficiency in Java, C#, C, JavaScript, React, Node.js, or software automation frameworks.
Specialized Software Standards: Knowledge of aviation or space software safety/quality standards (e.g., DO-178C, IEEE 12207).
Space Systems Experience: Experience with NG OPIR, SBIRS, or Weather System Systems Engineering Plans (SEPs).
Automated Testing & Workflow Optimization: Experience optimizing client workflows through automation tools and automated testing suites.
Advanced Education: Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance and ability to acquire SCI / SAP Access

The pay range for this position in California is $165,000/year to $205,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract wages, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via MTSI's internal or external careers site.

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