SDA Satellite Flight Software SME

About the position

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Satellite Flight Software Subject Matter Expert (SME) to fill a SETA (Scientific, Engineering, and Technical Assistance) position with the Space Development Agency (SDA). The SDA is revolutionizing the Department of Defense's acquisition cycle by delivering a new tranche of hundreds of satellites every two years. This fast-paced organization is changing the way that the DoD acquires space systems by building the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). The PWSA consists of satellites produced by multiple vendors, each responsible for creating their own ground system to command and control their vehicles. As a Satellite Flight Software SME, you will oversee the design, development, integration, and testing of the flight software systems for individual spacecraft vendors, including software for both the bus and payloads. You will work closely with these vendors to aid in their development processes and resolve any flight software concerns. This position is primarily based in Chantilly, VA, but remote and/or hybrid arrangements may be possible, with a preference for candidates located near one of the spacecraft vendor facilities in Denver, CO, or Los Angeles, CA. In this role, you will apply your knowledge and expertise to ensure the successful development of flight software systems. You will provide subject matter expertise to support the development of flight software for SDA's spacecraft vendors, advising on software development practices, compliance with requirements, and operational utility. Your essential job functions will include overseeing the development of flight software systems, creating and understanding use cases, evaluating verification evidence for compliance, participating in agile development processes, assisting test teams, and delivering progress reports to SDA leadership.

Responsibilities
? Overseeing the development of the spacecraft vendor flight software systems for bus and payloads
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? Creating and understanding use cases to be used in the development of the flight software
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? Working hands-on with the spacecraft vendors to ensure their flight software is successfully developed
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? Evaluating the verification evidence provided by the spacecraft vendors for compliance to requirements
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? Participating in the spacecraft contractor's agile development process of their flight software
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? Assisting SDA test teams to ensure that the flight software systems are sufficiently tested
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? Delivering reports on spacecraft vendor progress to SDA leadership

Requirements
? Domain knowledge of satellite software systems, such as guidance, navigation, and control, networking, power management, and flight computers
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? Expertise in software operating on space vehicles and associated flight hardware
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? Experience working in Agile development environments
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? Experience creating software use cases using systems engineering best practices
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? Ability to rapidly come up to speed on complicated software and requirements
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? Experience writing and executing flight software test plans
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? Demonstrated understanding of satellite operations and constraints
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? Experience working DoD or Intelligence community programs
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? Strong leadership and communication skills

Nice-to-haves
? Experience working with commercial and/or Government satellite systems
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? Fifteen (15) years DoD/IC, or relevant industry hands-on work experience
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? Software development experience in a modern programming language
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? Experience with cloud development environments and tools
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? Experience working with DevSecOps best practices and pipelines
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? Familiarity with cybersecurity requirements and RMF practices

Benefits
? Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
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? Flexible schedules
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? 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
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? Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
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? Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
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? Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
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? Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
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? Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan

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