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Space RCO - Systems Engineer/Project Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
2000 Wyoming Boulevard Southeast (Show on map)
Oct 23, 2026
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 warfighting 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. Systems Engineer/Project Manager Principal Duty 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. SETA Role and Responsibilities: 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 Qualifications* Required skills: Minimum ten (10) years DoD/IC, or relevant industry work experience Experience planning complex, full lifecycle engineering projects across a range of hardware and software development, assembly, integration, and test efforts Skilled in Integrated Master Schedule development and management oversight Experience with risk & opportunity management Experience with Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS) Desired skills: Five (5) years of relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience with SAP/RSV and/or SCI Experience as System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government program office Experience with ACAT I/II level acquisition programs Experience in planning and executing test campaigns for ground or space systems Education Desired Requirements: An applicable engineering degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or possess a Professional Engineering license Relevant MA/MS/ME degree Clearance: Active TOP SECRET clearance with sensitive compartmentalized information (SCI) and special access program (SAP) eligibility (no less than two (2) years total SAP and/or SCI environment experience, with 1-year total within last 5 years) and willingness to submit to a Counter-Intelligence polygraph Candidate must maintain a TS/SCI clearance as a condition of employment Location/Travel Requirements:* Full-time, on site in vicinity of Kirtland AFB, NM, and will require travel up to 30% of time within the continental United States #LI-BG1 #MTSI #onsite 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 Owned: 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 up to $9k annually 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 educational 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 MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.