Hiring: Senior Space Systems Engineer Company: Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) Location: Chantilly, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:40:26 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Aerospace Engineering, Assembly, Program Management, Segment, Systems Engineering, Systems Integration, Top Secret Clearance About the job Experience: •5+ years of experience in the DoW or Intelligence Community •Applied hands-on capability in the assembly, integration, and test of satellites and payloads Required Skills: •Based at SDA Headquarters in Chantilly, VA, you will join an empowered, high-performing team of professionals. •Serving as a trusted technical advisor to SDA program leadership, you will provide vital engineering oversight across the development, deployment, integration, and testing of next-generation space segment hardware and payloads. Qualifications: •10+ years of experience in satellite systems engineering •Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment •Strong work ethic with the willingness and flexibility to adapt to changing direction •Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, physics, or a closely related field from an accredited university (REQUIRED) •Master’s degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, physics, or a closely related field from an accredited university (DESIRED) •Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance as a condition of employment. •U.S. Citizenship is required for this position. •This position will be located in Chantilly, VA. and is eligible for situational telework with Government customer concurrence. •This position may require travel up to 15% of time. Compensation: •$170,000 - $230,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!