SDA Satellite Flight Software SME

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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking Satellite Flight Software SME to fill a SETA (Scientific, Engineering, and Technical Assistance) position with the Space Development Agency (SDA). SDA is breaking the norms of the DoD acquisition cycle, delivering a new tranche of hundreds of satellites every two years. SDA is a fast-paced organization and is changing the way that the Department of Defense acquires space systems by building the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). The PWSA is composed of satellites produced by multiple satellite vendors, each of which is responsible for creating their own ground system to command and control their vehicles. The Satellite Flight Software SME will be responsible for overseeing the design, development, integration, and test of the flight software systems of the individual spacecraft vendors, including the software for the bus and payloads. The SME will work side-by-side with the spacecraft vendors, as required, to aid in their development processes and resolve flight software concerns. This position is part of an MTSI team supporting SDA in Chantilly, VA, although remote and/or hybrid arrangements may be possible, with a preference for locations in Chantilly, VA, or near one of the spacecraft vendor facilities in Denver, CO, or Los Angeles, CA. 

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:

As a Satellite Flight Software SME with MTSI, you will apply knowledge and expertise to oversee the development of the spacecraft vendor flight software systems.  Regular travel may be required. Applicant will provide subject matter expertise to support the development of the flight software for SDA’s spacecraft vendors. Applicant will advise on the development of the flight software through design and into operations, including assessing the software development practices, compliance with requirements, and operational utility. Remote work is a possibility, but preferred locations are near SDA’s technical headquarters in Chantilly, VA or near the space vehicle contractor’s facilities in Denver, CO, or Los Angeles, CA is preferred.

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

• Overseeing the development of the spacecraft vendor flight software systems for bus and payloads
• Creating and understanding use cases to be used in the development of the flight software
• Working hands-on with the spacecraft vendors to ensure their flight software is successfully developed
• Evaluating the verification evidence provided by the spacecraft vendors for compliance to requirements
• Participating in the spacecraft contractor’s agile development process of their flight software
• Assisting SDA test teams to ensure that the flight software systems are sufficiently tested
• Delivering reports on spacecraft vendor progress to SDA leadership

Qualifications:

• Domain knowledge of satellite software systems, such as guidance, navigation, and control, networking, power management, and flight computers
• Expertise in software operating on space vehicles and associated flight hardware
• Experience working in Agile development environments
• Experience creating software use cases using systems engineering best practices
• Ability to rapidly come up to speed on complicated software and requirements
• Experience writing and executing flight software test plans
• Demonstrated understanding of satellite operations and constraints
• Experience working DoD or Intelligence community programs
• Strong leadership and communication skills

Preferred/Desired Experience:

• Experience working with commercial and/or Government satellite systems
• Fifteen (15) years DoD/IC, or relevant industry hands on work experience 
• Software development experience in a modern programming language
• Experience with cloud development environments and tools
• Experience working with DevSecOps best practices and pipelines
• Familiarity with cybersecurity requirements and RMF practices

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineer, systems engineering, physics, or a closely related field from an accredited university (REQUIRED)
• Master’s degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineer, systems engineering, physics, or a closely related field from an accredited university (DESIRED)

Certification Requirements:

• None

Clearance Requirements:

• Active Secret Clearance (Required)
• Active Top Secret Clearance (Desired)
• TS/SCI Eligibility (Required)
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

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