What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ground Systems Engineer position at Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI)?
Contract Overview
Golden Dome is a national-level, whole-of-nation initiative in which you will play a critical role in advancing next-generation homeland defense capabilities. If you are seeking a fast-paced position focused on developing innovative software for the Space-Based Interceptor mission, this opportunity is designed for you.
MTSI is seeking a Ground Systems Engineer to join the Common Ground Team. The ideal candidate is well-versed in designing and maintaining multi-mission ground architectures, has a deep understanding of system-wide integration and frameworks, and excels at collaboration within a multi-agency environment.
Key Responsibilities
Development & Integration of Common Ground Infrastructure:
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Golden Dome is a national-level, whole-of-nation initiative in which you will play a critical role in advancing next-generation homeland defense capabilities. If you are seeking a fast-paced position focused on developing innovative software for the Space-Based Interceptor mission, this opportunity is designed for you.
MTSI is seeking a Ground Systems Engineer to join the Common Ground Team. The ideal candidate is well-versed in designing and maintaining multi-mission ground architectures, has a deep understanding of system-wide integration and frameworks, and excels at collaboration within a multi-agency environment.
Key Responsibilities
Development & Integration of Common Ground Infrastructure:
- Design and implement shared ground system architectures and frameworks to enable interoperability across multiple missile defense systems and platforms.
- Support modular hardware and software development that ensures flexibility and scalability for multi-program utilization within DoD environments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate space-based, ground-based, and command-and-control systems into common ground platforms.
- Provide engineering expertise for the sustainment and evolution of common ground systems, ensuring long-term operability and reliability.
- Perform diagnostics and analysis to resolve system-wide issues impacting common ground functionality.
- Support system upgrades, configuration changes, and lifecycle management to maintain optimal performance.
- Design test plans and procedures to evaluate the performance and interoperability of common ground elements across systems.
- Develop and execute system verification and validation processes to support mission requirements for shared infrastructure.
- Collaborate with teams conducting integration testing to ensure alignment with mission goals and DoD standards.
- Implement cybersecurity measures specific to common ground systems in compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF), DISA STIGs, and other DoD policies.
- Monitor and enforce security controls across shared infrastructures, protecting classified data and maintaining operational integrity.
- Work closely with engineers, program managers, and government stakeholders to ensure the Common Ground Team’s infrastructure supports program objectives.
- Actively contribute to the architecture and technical direction of shared ground systems during stakeholder meetings and technical reviews.
- Provide detailed technical briefings, highlighting progress, risks, and recommendations to ensure leadership is informed and engaged.
- Bachelor’s degree with 15 years’ related experience; Master’s degree preferred.
- Must have an Active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
- 5 years’ prior experience for access to Special Access Program Information (SAP), or Controlled Access Program (CAP); must have 1 year in the last 5 years.
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