Lead Software Engineer / Flight & Ground Systems

About the position

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Lead Software Engineer (Flight & Ground Systems) supporting AFRL in Albuquerque, NM. This position requires a strong understanding of space requirements, testing, and operational environment. The position will provide software engineering to support the RVE mission in order to drive data-informed decisions at speed, maximizing the Service's flexibility and efficiency in delivering space-based capabilities for the Joint Force and the nation. A successful candidate is a self-starting proven leader and problem solver with the ability to deliver superior results as part of a high-profile, fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will possess initiative, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Development of numerous space and ground system algorithms and software, such as anomaly prediction and detection; data aggregation and trending analysis; and vehicle fault detection systems; directly supporting the RVE mission.
• Troubleshoot development and operational incidents, identify root causes, fix and document problems, and implement preventive measures.
• Direct support to software development tasks for the RVE Ground systems requirements.
• Manage the software configuration control processes, ensure that relevant stakeholder requirements are met.
• Evaluate and make recommendations on adjudication of software deficiency reports.
• Provide expert consultation on quality assurance and software safety practices to a government/industry team.
• Provide software development expertise to anomaly investigations and system development IPTs.
• Optimize system performance and troubleshoot issues related to container orchestration, networking, and resource management.
• Advise the development of hardware and software functionality and performance specifications.
• Work with stakeholders to develop test plans and evaluate results.
• Provide multi-domain model building and simulation assistance for space sensors, systems, and mission CONOPS development.
• Collaborate with software development teams to architect, deploy, and maintain applications.
• Support model and analysis tool software development, perform data acquisition, and conduct detailed analysis.
• Stay up to date with and research industry best practices, trends, and emerging technologies for possible implementation.
• Participating in technical discussions, trade studies and working groups.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, UX/UI designers, and quality assurance, to define and deliver software solutions that meet customer needs.
• Provide regular updates, reports, and presentations on software development and sustainment progress, achievements, and challenges to stakeholders.
• Design in process automation and scripts for provisioning, monitoring, and managing software deployments and to reduce manual steps and improve reusability of solutions.
• Communicating highly technical problems and solutions from engineers to senior USSF and AFRL leadership.
• Working as a trusted, strategic partner with the customer by delivering actionable insights about emerging technologies as well as with technically-minded external partners.

Requirements

• 10+ years of systems engineering experience related to space and/or ground systems.
• Experience with DoD space missions and programs.
• Knowledge of DoD Systems Engineering best policies, practices, procedures.
• Experience with duties or assignments specifically in support of engineering relevant to space programs.
• Ability to understand DoD/USSF systems engineering processes and documentation.
• Ability to understand working with military or DoD civilian clients and managing professional relationships.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), Information Technology, computer science or similar from a regionally accredited institution.

Benefits

• 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