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SATCOM Systems Integration Strategist

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
$136,000.00 - $188,000.00 / yr
401(k)
United States, California, El Segundo
Dec 17, 2025
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a SATCOM Systems Integration Strategist to support the MSEIT contract at Space Systems Command (SSC) in El Segundo, CA. This role bridges the gap between users, stakeholders, architects, and software development teams to define, prioritize, and integrate future satellite communications (SATCOM) capabilities across the U.S. Space Force enterprise. The SATCOM Systems Integration Strategist focuses on understanding mission and user needs, translating them into architecturally consistent and operationally relevant capabilities, and ensuring that new developments align with the Space Force's north-star vision for integrated SATCOM operations. This position emphasizes user-centered design and mission effectiveness, ensuring future capabilities improve operational agility and enterprise coherence across space and ground segments. The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Space Force's Space Systems Command. We support the Space Force's acquisition of state-of-the-art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation's warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems. Key Responsibilities: Capability Definition & Integration:Identify, refine, and document stakeholder and user needs; define capabilities and integration pathways that align with enterprise SATCOM architecture and modernization efforts. Stakeholder Engagement:Collaborate with operators, mission owners, and program sponsors to identify operational gaps and shape requirements into feasible, impactful solutions. Strategic Alignment:Ensure proposed capabilities are consistent with SSC's SATCOM enterprise architecture, data strategies, and digital modernization goals. User-Centered Design:Lead discussions that move from user-driven requests to user-centered, mission-focused solutions that enhance interoperability, efficiency, and resiliency. Cross-Discipline Coordination:Partner with SE&I, cyber, DevOps, and software teams to ensure technical feasibility, traceability, and integration across space, ground, and network layers. Program Integration:Translate high-level capability objectives into actionable program deliverables compatible with Agile or incremental development cycles. Communication & Roadmapping:Develop and present SATCOM capability roadmaps, strategy briefs, and integration concepts to government and contractor leadership. Work Environment: Location:On-site Travel Requirements:Minimal Working Hours:Standard Qualifications: Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance required for this position Bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related discipline). 8-12 years of professional experience in systems engineering, integration strategy, or capability development. Demonstrated experience within SATCOM, space systems, or mission operations domains. Proven ability to translate operational needs into structured, technically aligned, and strategically prioritized capability definitions. Excellent communication, facilitation, and analytical skills, with experience interfacing across government, contractor, and operational teams. Familiarity with DoD acquisition, SE&I, and space enterprise integration environments. Desired: Experience supporting Space Systems Command (SSC), Space Operations Command (SpOC), or other U.S. Space Force or DoD programs. Familiarity with Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban) and Agile program environments. Understanding of Agile scoping and MVP definition techniques such as MoSCoW, BORIS, Framing and Discovery, or similar prioritization methodologies. Exposure to DevOps, cloud-native, or Kubernetes-based architectures and modern SATCOM software ecosystems. Experience applying user-centered design and human-systems integration principles in mission software or command-and-control environments. Proficiency with collaboration and visualization tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Miro, or equivalent). Systems Engineering Professional (INCOSE CSEP), SAFe certification, or comparable credential. TS/SCI eligibility preferred Compensation: The pay range for this position in California is $136,000/year to $188,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, 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. #LI-MM1 #MTSI #MTSIJOBS 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 Owned: 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 up to $9k annually 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 educational 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 MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.