MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.
We are seeking a Sustainment Test and Evaluation Engineer to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO. Applicant must have have a DoD SECRET Security Clearance.
Salary: $80,000-$115,000
We are looking for an innovative, creative, and highly motivated individual to support a MILSATCOM Program Office managing a diverse set of strategic and tactical MILSATCOM systems and infrastructure. The candidate will provide test and evaluation and terminal operations support of a diverse set of strategic and tactical MILSATCOM systems and infrastructure.
The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Air Force’s Space and Missiles System Center. We support the Air 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.
Responsibilities:
- Design, plan, coordinate, execute testing and provide terminal operations on the Family of Beyond Line-of-Sight Terminals (FAB-T), Air Force Command Post Terminal (AFCPT), Time Distribution Subsystem Pre Processor (TDSPP), Milstar Messaging System (MMS), Global Broadcast Service (GBS), Ground Multi-band Terminal (GMT), Mission Planning Subsystem (MPSS), various other systems, subsystems and MILSATCOM devices
- Provide engineering and technician-level support for each of the above systems, including integration, communication circuit troubleshooting, and system-level anomaly resolution
- Identify and isolate software or hardware defects to evaluate/assess system modifications for shortfalls or interoperability issues and provide technical assessments to the client with regards to the modifications
- Author and deliver technical documentation including test plans, test procedures, system configuration diagrams, engineering studies, technical white papers, and test reports
- Travel: approximately 10%
Required Skills & Experiences:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or equivalent technical discipline
- 3+ years of experience with DoD/USAF test processes and documentation
- 3+ years of experience with MILSATCOM systems, associated hardware, and troubleshooting
- 3+ years of experience working with military or DoD civilian clients and managing professional relationships
- Excellent written, verbal communications and presentation skills
- Knowledge of DoD mission system sustainment
- Must be a motivated, self-starter capable of autonomous on-the-job learning/improvement
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- DoD SECRET Security Clearance
Preferred Skills & Experiences:
- International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) Certification (i.e. ASEP, CSEP, ESEP)
- Operational Test experience supporting a DoD Operational Test Agency or Organization
- 3+ years of experience working with military or DoD civilian clients and managing professional relationships
- 5+ years of experience with MILSATCOM equipment and troubleshooting
- 3+ years of experience handling Communications Security (COMSEC) materials and devices
- Specific experience operating or maintaining the following: FAB-T, AFCPT, TDSPP, MMS, GMT, GBS Receive Suites, cryptographic equipment (e.g., KIV-7M, ANDVT, KGV-11, KG-250), or related infrastructure and/or support equipment
- Experience with working in a highly competitive multi-contractor environment
- Be able to attain a TS/SCI clearance
Clearance:
- All applicants selected will be subject to a background check and a security investigation and will need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Do you want to be part of a unique, small business that differentiates itself by:
- Delivering the best products, integrated systems, and mission capabilities for the warfighter
- Building long-term relationships and treating its employees as family
- Deploying small but powerful High-Performance Teams, like elite Special Forces teams to each task
- Collaborating within and across internal teams as well as with the customer
- Providing a growth path to partnership/ownership opportunities
If you have this type of passion and desire to be part of a collaborative team environment with the innovation, initiative, and confidence to make things better, then this may be the right place to realize your personal and professional goals.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
