Space RCO Digital Systems Engineer
Job in
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 87101, USA
Listed on 2026-08-22
Listing for:
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-22
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Digital Systems/Test Engineer Principal Duty
MTSI is searching for a senior Digital Systems/Test Engineer to support the development of first‑of‑kind space vehicles and missions. This handpicked candidate must possess technical expertise and experience with developing, designing, building, and integrating space hardware and software. In this position, you will provide System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO).
SETA Role and Responsibilities- Supports design, interpretation, and analysis of technical solutions to complex projects.
- Leads or supports technical programs, projects, or tasks whose technical complexity requires engineering oversight.
- Ensures completion of programs, projects, or tasks within estimated time frames and budget constraints. Provides input to the government customer concerning risks to performance, schedule, and budget due to either proposed contractor plans or contractor's execution of accepted plans.
- Ensures the quality of the program, project, or task deliverables meet or exceed standards or metrics and assesses such deliverables to ensure that final deliverables will meet the war fighting purpose for which they are intended.
- Plans and performs engineering research, design development, and other engineering assignments in conformance with design, engineering, and customer specifications.
- Responsible for the overall technical/engineering portions of major project(s) or program(s).
- Coordinates with multiple partners/agencies to ensure system engineering communities support delivery milestones.
- Tracks and advises design trades and associated cost, schedule, and technical impacts to requirements.
- Supports design, interpretation, and analysis of technical solutions to complex discipline‑specific testing in a digital environment.
- Communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy – oral and written.
- Minimum ten (10) years DoD/IC, or relevant industry work experience
- Experience in digital engineering using digital tools and methods to create, manage, and optimize systems and products
- Demonstrated experience developing and managing system models using MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo Systems Modeler, Sparx Enterprise Architect, Rhapsody)
- Proficiency with modeling languages such as SysML or UML to capture requirements, architecture, and design
- Experience with modeling and simulation applications
- Experience with DoD acquisition to include documentation generation, presentation preparation, and supporting programmatic‑focused discussions
- Understanding of operational environment and corresponding mission user needs
- Knowledge of space system engineering, development, and manufacturing
- Experience in DoD program management including program development and transition
- Experience with integration of varied digital engineering tools
- Experience with designing and developing system architectures
- Experience in collaborating across engineering disciplines to architect, design, and implement complex systems
- Provide expert guidance and support on configuration management best practices to team members ensuring the integrity and security of configuration data
- Experience in deficiency tracking and resolution
- Experience with Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS)
- Five (5) years of relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience with SAP and/or SCI
- System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government program office
- Experience with rapid prototyping and transition to operations
- Experience in architecture, CONOPS, and use case development using model‑based systems engineering methodologies
- Experience linking system models to requirements, simulation (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink), and test environments
- Experience with integrated air, space, and cyberspace capabilities
- Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining ground mission planning architecture and software
- Experience with ACAT I/II level acquisition programs
- Experience in planning and executing test campaigns for space systems
- Fluency with IC organizations
- Experience with online collaboration tools such as Confluence, SharePoint, and JIRA
- An applicable…
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