Space RCO Senior Test Engineer

MTSI is searching for a Senior Test Engineer (TE) to support development of first‑of‑kind space systems and missions. 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) at Kirtland AFB, NM.

You will work in a small, highly empowered team where every member is directly responsible for the success of the program. Responsibilities span space‑rated hardware, software, sensors, and processors in an extremely fast‑paced, responsive development environment. This SETA candidate must apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts for highly classified systems, while effectively communicating complex results to management and executive leadership.

• Supports design, interpretation, and analysis of technical solutions to complex discipline‑specific testing of space vehicles.
• Plans and performs test research, development, and other assignments in conformance with design, engineering, and customer specifications.
• Evaluates system architecture and component testing to eliminate unnecessary redundancy and align capabilities across multiple programs and agencies.
• Provides technical expertise for performance analysis, test plan design, and test scenarios for functional testing, security testing, and vulnerability analysis of ground and space operations tools and capabilities.
• Responsible for the technical/engineering planning and execution of major and minor testing mandatory on project(s).
• Leads authoring, evaluation, and execution of program test and evaluation master plan as well as system acceptance planning; interfaces with multiple mission partners, overseeing test and system engineering working groups.
• Coordinates with partners/agencies to ensure test communities support delivery milestones.
• Works on self‑directed, mission‑critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently.
• Oversees the efforts of less senior staff and colonizes responsibilities of staff assigned to any specific job.
• Translates complex ideas and data into simple, actionable recommendations or easily differentiated courses of action.
• Communicates clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy—oral and written.

• Minimum 10+ years DoD/IC or relevant industry work experience.
• Proven experience and/or qualifications in testing satellite systems.
• 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 Integrated Master Schedules and risk management.
• Experience with Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS).

• 5+ years of relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience with SAP and/or SCI.
• Operational experience as a space systems operator.
• Experience providing System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to a government program office.
• Experience with rapid prototyping.
• 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 using multivariable optimization in mission planning software systems.
• Experience in planning and executing test campaigns for space systems.
• Fluency with IC organizations.

• An applicable engineering degree from an ABET‑accredited program or possession of a Professional Engineering license.
• Possession…