SATCOM Systems Integration Strategist

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.

• Vacation:

New Hires Accrue 20 days of PTO and 10 Holidays per Year
- Health Insurance:

Zero Deductible Health Plans
- Flexible Schedules:

Flex Schedules
- Professional Development:

Up to $10,000 Annual Education/Training Reimbursement
- ESOP:

Funded Stock Ownership Plan
- 401k Match+:

6% 401k Match + Immediate Vesting
- Bonus Program:

Semi-Annual Bonus Opportunity
- Mentorship:

Career Mentorship Programs

• 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 Decemeber)
- Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement