Space Vehicle Sustainment Analyst (Senior)

Company: Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
Location: El Cajon
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Overview

Position Overview :

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is searching for a Space Vehicle Sustainment Analyst (Senior) to support the Narrowband Satellite Communications (NBSC) program at Space Systems Command (SSC). This professional will review each Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) space vehicle s State of Health Report and evaluate trend performance, investigate negative trends, and propose mitigating options. MUOS is a United States Space Force (USSF) narrowband military communications satellite system that supports a worldwide, multi-service population of users in the ultra-high frequency (UHF) band. In this position, you will provide Advisory and Assistance Service (A&AS) to SSC for procurement of additional satellites, ground systems and follow-on capability to the MUOS program. 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.

At MTSI, our more than 1,400+ co-owners recognize the high demand for specialized professionals within our industry and that you have many options to choose. As an employee owned company where culture matters, we believe that by investing in our people we are investing in our company s future!

MTSI s core capabilities are Systems Engineering and Integration, Modeling and Simulation, Test and Evaluation, Acquisition and Program Support, and Mission Assurance services. Our expertise includes ballistic missile defense, air defense, air vehicle survivability, unmanned aircraft, flight test operations, intelligence support, and cyber/space/homeland defense.

Recognized as an "employee comes first" company with over 27 years of consecutive growth we challenge our co-owners to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. Day one all new co-workers start accruing PTO at a rate of 20 days, 6% 401k match with immediate vesting, semi-annual bonuses, and eligibility to participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). We offer other employee focused benefits, including up to $10k in tuition reimbursement and an optional zero dollar deductible BCBS health insurance plan

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Responsibilities

As a Space Vehicle Sustainment Analyst (Senior) with MTSI you support the Narrowband Satellite Communications (NBSC) program at Space Systems Command (SSC). This professional will review each Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) space vehicle s State of Health Report and evaluate trend performance, investigate negative trends, and propose mitigating options. MUOS is a United States Space Force (USSF) narrowband military communications satellite system that supports a worldwide, multi-service population of users in the ultra-high frequency (UHF) band. In this position, you will provide Advisory and Assistance Service (A&AS) to SSC for procurement of additional satellites, ground systems and follow-on capability to the MUOS program. 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.

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

• Works high-visibility, mission critical aspects of programs and performs all functional duties independently- oversees and responsible for efforts of subordinates.
• Participate in on-orbit investigations by providing risk assessments and recommendations.
• Participate in design reviews, integration and test readiness reviews, manufacturing and production readiness reviews and functional and physical configuration audits for space vehicles.
• Provide technical oversight during unit, subsystem, and vehicle level testing and review the test reports for defects and non-compliances dispositions.
• Track and trend trouble tickets.
• Assess flight software and command/telemetry database changes, and support the associated design reviews and validation testing prior to release for upload.
• Track space vehicle configurations and update reliability and availability predictions.
• Analyze system data logs, call records, performance data, call completion metrics, beam carrier loading, trending, and outage reports.
• Develop plans and improvements to call reliability and limit outages and congestion.
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy-oral and written. Qualifications
  • Minimum ten (10) years DoD/IC, or relevant industry work experience on SATCOM.
  • Technical expertise of spacecraft components (e.g. materials, mechanisms), subsystems (e.g. propulsion, Telemetry, Tracking & Control (TT&C)), Guidance Navigation & Control (GN&C)), flight software and specialty engineering (e.g. EMI, acoustic/vibration dynamics) and systems (e.g. whole satellites, constellations).
  • Experience providing orbital analysis support, including collision avoidance, visualization, station keeping, and relocation.
  • Experience with space vehicle s State of Health Report and evaluation of trend performance, investigation of negative trends, and proposal of mitigating options.
  • Experience with engineering support for "big data" analytics to improve operational awareness and efficiency.
  • Experience with operational support and sustainment products including On Orbit Handbooks, Operational Perform Files, and IETM procedures Understanding of NBSC operational environment and corresponding mission user needs.
  • Experience supporting satellite control systems, facilities, and their interfaces.
  • Experience with Integrated Master Schedules, and risk management.
  • Experience with Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS). Desired skills:
    • Relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience in SATCOM/MUOS.
    • Advisory and Assistance Service (A&AS) to Government program office.
    • Experience with space and/or multi-domain warfighter operations.
    • Experience with ACAT I/II level acquisition programs.
    • Experience in Space Systems Command (SSC) acquisition.
    • Fluency with Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) organizations. Education Requirements:
      • Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science (BA/BS) degree from an accredited college or university. Location/Travel Requirements:
        • Primary looking for candidates to be in the vicinity of San Diego, CA, but open to discussing other location such as LA and COS with travel when required.
        • You will be required to travel up to 25% of time within the continental United States. Clearance Requirements:
          • Candidate must have active TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility as a condition of employment.
          • U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
            
            

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