Space RCO Systems Engineer
Modern Technology Solutions Inc · Albuquerque, NM
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Jul 1, 2026
Albuquerque, NM
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A SETA (Systems Engineering Technical Assistance) role supporting a government program office focused on cryptographic and satellite communications systems for space vehicles. Day-to-day work involves technical oversight of hardware and software development, analysis of contractor plans, risk and schedule management, and advising on requirements across the full program lifecycle. Suited to engineers with deep DoD/IC experience in space systems, cryptography, and acquisition programs.
Senior level · 5+ years · Albuquerque, NM · Bachelor's required · TS/SCI clearance · Full-time
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Why we read it this way (8)
This is a SETA (Systems Engineering Technical Assistance) role supporting a DoD/IC space program office near Kirtland AFB, NM — a highly specialized advisory/oversight function that sits between pure systems engineering and program management. SOC 15-1299 (Computer Occupations, All Other) is the best available fit; 15-1211 (Computer Systems Analysts) is a plausible runner-up given the advisory and analysis emphasis.
The posting references 'highly classified systems' and SAP/RSV/SCI experience, strongly implying a TS/SCI clearance gate, though the exact clearance level is not spelled out explicitly.
The degree requirement states an ABET-accredited engineering degree OR a Professional Engineering license as the minimum; a relevant MA/MS/ME is listed separately as an additional preferred credential.
Two overlapping experience gates are stated: '5+ years DoD/IC or relevant industry' and '5 years of relevant DoD/Industry work experience with SAP/RSV and/or SCI' — the latter is treated as a named-program experience requirement rather than a separate total-years figure; the overall years minimum is set to 5.
Several skills (e.g., 'integrated air, space, and cyberspace capabilities') appear in the body of requirements but read more as domain context than hard technical gates; they are marked preferred accordingly.
No compensation figures are provided in the posting.
Ignored 7 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): space mission payload engineering, DoD program management, ground mission planning architecture, ACAT I/II acquisition programs, space systems test campaigns, risk management, integrated air/space/cyberspace capabilities.
Requires a TS/SCI clearance — the cleared population is a small fraction of this occupation, so the real candidate pool is materially smaller than the estimate below, which does not model clearance.
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