Space RCO – Systems Engineer​/Project Engineer

MTSI is searching for a skilled Systems/Project Manager to support development of first-of-kind operational space or space related missions. This handpicked candidate must possess technical expertise and experience with developing, designing, building, and integrating advanced systems. In this position, you will provide System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO).

The Space RCO program office, located at Kirtland AFB, NM, is a small, streamlined organization with dedicated, organic acquisition support functions: contracting, financial management, human resources, security, program management and technical engineering support that are critical in enabling the rapid response required for classified space programs. The mission is to develop and deliver operationally dominant space capabilities at the speed of war fighting relevance in response to Commander, U.S. Space Command requirements.

A successful candidate should be a leader and problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high performing team in a high-profile, fast-paced environment.

You will work in a small, highly empowered team where every team member is directly responsible for the success of the program. Engineering responsibilities span ground and space system hardware and software technology domains and include technical project management for large-scale system assembly, integration, and test in a fast-paced, responsive development environment. This SETA candidate oversees development and management of the government customer’s Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).

This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing technical activities from requirements development through design, build, integration, verification, delivery, and sustainment. The candidate will have a Systems Engineering background and strong multidisciplinary technical leadership skills, with significant experience planning and executing system assembly, integration, and test efforts. This role includes close collaboration with Program Management, the Chief Engineer, IPT Leads, and the Integrated Master Scheduler.

You must apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts for highly classified systems, while also effectively communicating complex results with management and executive leadership.

• Leads technical programs, projects, or tasks whose technical complexity requires engineering oversight
• Provides full lifecycle engineering leadership across a range of hardware and software development, assembly, integration, and test efforts for a large-scale system
• Oversees development and management of the government customer’s Integrated Master Schedule
• Manages internal and external Integrated Master Schedule dependencies
• Conducts detailed Integrated Master Schedule analyses and provides recommendations for program execution risk reduction
• Experience executing Earned Value Management (EVM) on large, complex programs
• Reviews status of engineering projects, manages schedules, drives execution
• Identifies and mitigates program-level risks
• Ensures completion of 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
• Provides strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff
• Must have ability and willingness to work in a highly collaborative team environment
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy—oral and written
• Other duties as required

• Minimum ten (10)…