HEMP / HMHS Systems Engineer

Overview

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a HEMP/ HMHS Systems Engineer to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO (on-site). You will act as the High-altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) & Hardness Maintenance/Hardness Surveillance (HMHS) Systems Engineer, supporting the Nuclear Command, Control & Communications (NC3) mission within the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, NC3 Sustainment Division (AFWNC/NCL). The HEMP/HMHS Systems Engineer will assist AFNWC/NCL in identifying system deficiencies and developing executable sustainment solutions that can be effectively implemented in the field.

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 HEMP/ HMHS Systems Engineer with MTSI, you will act as the High-altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) & Hardness Maintenance/Hardness Surveillance (HMHS) Systems Engineer, supporting the Nuclear Command, Control & Communications (NC3) mission within the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, NC3 Sustainment Division (AFWNC/NCL). The HEMP/HMHS Systems Engineer will assist AFNWC/NCL in identifying system deficiencies and developing executable sustainment solutions that can be effectively implemented in the field.

This position requires HEMP/HMHS compliance against a portfolio of strategic military satellite communication (MILSATCOM) systems in accordance with applicable DoD, CJCSI and USAF/USSF standards and instructions while reporting protected shelters or other protected volume system test results to USSTRATCOM/NEC in order to maintain mission-essential certifications, ensuring hardened critical components are at peak performance for their respective missions. Additional duties, include leading technical discussions with senior government leadership, guiding integration of new hardware/software with both external and internal government agencies, performing analysis of proposed system modifications and other system technical assessments as needed.

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

• Provides the government customer with MILSATCOM systems engineering advisory assistance, including daily engineering consultation in support of sustainment activities.
• Engages the Joint space warfighting community, supporting sustainment tasks through established space systems engineering processes and procedures for requirements development, technical solution generation (hardware and software) and fielding to space warfighters.
• Evaluates and produces products of a technical nature using technical rigor, adequacy, completeness, and appropriate application of the specialty engineering disciplines as standard process.
• Assists with technology readiness assessments; identify risks and issues with proposed technologies while collaborating with other teams (i.e., Test & Evaluation, Integrated Logistics Support, etc).
• Supports waiver, deviation and deficiency reviews, system allocations, and compliance assessments.
• Measure and report on technical performance metrics such as FMECA, MTBF, MTTR, etc.
• Conduct trend analysis and root cause analysis for various NC3 systems currently in operations & sustainment.
• Conducts system/enterprise level engineering analysis to identify sustainment problem areas; provide impact analysis, forecast potential failures, and present options with potential to mitigate these problems.
• Performs engineering analysis on organizational technical processes; suggests process improvements that increase efficiency and/or effectiveness of operations as required.
• Supports formulation of relevant information of sustainment objectives and performs engineering analysis and system-level assessments for decision support at various meetings and sustainment forums.
• Perform studies and analyses of military air, surface, maritime, space and cyberspace missions to assess integration, system-of-systems factors, system vulnerability and survivability, system commonality, new technologies, enhancements, commercialization, cost effectiveness, and mission assurance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with MILSATCOM systems in the RF spectrum.
• 2+ years of experience working with military or DoD civilian clients and managing professional relationships.
• 2+ years working HEMP/HMHS engineering activities in support of legacy and transitioning MILSATCOM systems.
• 3-5 years of engineering experience across multiple projects within a diverse portfolio.
• Knowledge of MILSATCOM and DoD mission system sustainment.
• Knowledge of HEMP/HMHS standards and instructions such as MIL-STD-188-125-1, 1A & 2, MIL-HDBK-423, MIL-STD-188-124, MIL-STD-419 & MIL-STD-461.
• Hands-on experience performing multiple HEMP/HMHS testing events including Shield Effectiveness, Pulse Current Injection, Continuous Wave Immersion, INSPECTRAR, and Threat Lever Illumination (TLI).
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints, line drawings and schematics.
• Demonstrated ability to produce technical Statement of Works (SOW), Bill of Materials, test plans and procedures.
• Excels in establishing/maintaining positive customer relationships.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office 365 products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams).

Qualifications Desired:

• Experience working in a multi-contractor environment.
• Familiarity with cost estimating/projection and developing contract documents in support of HEMP/HMHS programmatics.
• International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) certification.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or equivalent technical disciplines from an accredited university.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have an Active DoD Secret to start.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

The pay range for this position in Colorado is $85,000/year to $100,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract wages, job- related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via MTSI's internal or external careers site.

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