Test Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Modern Technology Solutions Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Test Engineer to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support to the United States Space Force (USSF) to develop and sustain a National Space Test and Training Complex, Digital Range (NSTTC-D).

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Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.

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.

100% Employee Ownership: 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.

Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:

Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year

Flexible schedules

6% 401k match with immediate vesting

Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)

Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account

Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement

Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance

Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan

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 .

Responsibilities:

The position requires a strong understanding of requirements, testing, and the space environment. The candidate will support the USSF Test Enterprise in order to drive data-informed decisions at speed, maximizing the Service’s flexibility and efficiency in delivering space-based capabilities for the Joint Force and the nation. A successful candidate is a self-starting proven leader and problem solver with the ability to deliver superior results as part of a high-profile, fast-paced environment, and who has excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

Applying T&E engineering knowledge and experience to support the modelling of systems and subsystems for use in the NSSTC-D throughout their development, procurement, and sustainment activities throughout their life cycles; this includes pre/post award project/program T&E M&S tasks.

Assisting in the designing, planning, execution, analysis and reporting phases of T&E programs (including any applicable certifications and procedures) to assess the performance of space systems, subsystems, and equipment as they progress through the various acquisition phases and milestones.

Assisting in reviewing/developing/updating applicable program documentation for digital T&E requirements.

Supporting development of documentation and presentation materials as requested or necessitated by programmatic limits based on cost, schedule, and performance.

Performing an advisory role, as required, for program space system contractor source selections on all T&E engineering related requirements.

Supporting all aspects of the platform enterprise and individual test program activities as needed, including interaction with other test organizations including but not limited to platform Combined Test Force, Office Secretary of Defense or the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation, and the operational testers.

Assisting with the Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) for delivered prototypes and associated plans to include coordination of testing requirements with NSTTC-D, program office customers, contractors, and other agencies.

Providing technical analysis support in planning, conducting and participating in PMRs, TRRs, TIM, ICWG, SRR, configuration management reviews/audits, and other technical/programmatic forums as required.

Supporting the assessment of existing space M&S capabilities within the Space Force, other services, Government agencies, academia/UARC, and commercial industry.

Assessing how to best test and train on systems of systems to identify and provide optimization and gap recommendations throughout the lifecycle of the systems..

Supporting planning and execution of system, subsystem, and component testing (DT, OT, and IV&V) in lab-hosted environments.

Planning, executing, assessing, and reporting results of developmental and operational test and evaluation, and training events.

Planning, executing, and reporting results of software IV&V efforts on NSTTC developed and integrated software products.

Maintaining overall knowledge of and stay up to date with test and evaluation best practices, trends, and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential impact on the NSTTC-D’s development and employment strategies and possible implementation.

Qualifications:

Required Experience:

Minimum five (5) years of T&E experience.

Minimum of two (2) years of experience applying V&V to M&S.

Minimum two (2) years of experience providing a test engineering role for a relevant space development effort.

Experience in test management, test program sets, test execution with test organizations.

Agile, or SAFe Certified.

Experience with duties or assignments specifically in support of engineering relevant to space programs.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience working on-site in a government client environment.

Experience with DoD Acquisition Lifecycle experience and/or Rapid Acquisition / Rapid Delivery experience

Scrum Master Certified

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or related scientific discipline.

Desired - Master’s degree in related discipline.

Security Clearance Level Required:

Top Secret, SCI eligible (please note: U.S. Citizenship is required).

Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information.

Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.

Location/Travel Requirements:

Full-time, on site in Colorado Springs, CO areas

May require travel up to 30% of time within the continental United States.

Compensation

The pay range for this position in Colorado is $124,000/year to $149,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract rates, 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. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via MTSI’s internal or external careers site.

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