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Space Systems Engineer

Job in Lorton, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22199, USA
Listing for: Modern Technology Solutions
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-31
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Electrical Engineering
  • IT/Tech
    Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 180000 - 215000 USD Yearly USD 180000.00 215000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
As a Space Systems Engineer with MTSI you will be a lead advisor to DoD program managers and technical directors for the evaluation and transition of advanced space systems.

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

Provide direct support to a Department of Defense customer for the Space Security and Defense Program.

Provides advice, technical guidance and expertise to program staff in the following areas:  o Space-based systems  o Multi-domain systems  o Classified technology transition

Initiates, supervises, and/or develops requirements from a project's inception to conclusion for complex to extremely complex programs Provides strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff

Provides detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts for client-specific or mission critical challenges/issues

Required Qualifications:

15 years of relevant DoD/IC or relevant industry work experience with no less than five (5) years' experience in a SAP and/or SCI environment

Experience must include space technology, space architectures, air-space integration, and space control systems.

Must be a self-starter, able to take initiative, work independently and recognize management issues that need to be elevated

Excellent oral, written, and reporting communication skills

Ability to work in a flexible, fast-paced, and highly dynamic environment

Ability to multi-task and maintain deadline punctuality during pressurized situations

Minimum

Educational Requirements:

Masters Degree in a science, engineering, or technical field

PhD degree in a science, engineering, or technical field DESIREDClearance Requirements:

Top Secret, SCI Eligible; SAP experience within last 5 years or SCI in lieu of.

The pay range for this position is $180,000/year to $215,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI offers a full range of medical benefits, 401k, ESOP, paid time off, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled.#mtsi#LI-LS1#LI-Onsite
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