QinetiQ US ยท 1 day ago
Space System Architect - SME
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$46K/yr - $59K/yr
20+ years expQinetiQ US is a mission-led innovation company focused on defense, aerospace, and security. They are seeking a Space System Architect who will provide modeling, simulation, and analysis support for space defense efforts, ensuring program success through collaboration with technical teams and stakeholders.
DeliveryDronesTransportation
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide operational and technical advice for projects and programs as well as support program acquisition efforts for advanced technology, future concept development, and integration activities
Support the revision or drafting of JCIDS and acquisition documentation such as Initial Capability Documents, Analysis of Alternatives, Concept of Operations, Technical/Systems Requirement Documents, Technical Evaluations, and System Specifications
Provide inputs and support on technical and/or programmatic status reporting of individual projects, programs, or portfolios
Identify areas of improvement with actionable, feasible recommendations, and tasks for reducing risk where appropriate as well as support risk identification, process definition, and detailed technical risk mitigation plans
Maintain a broad awareness and understanding of all programs and technology development efforts in execution across the applicable portfolio as well as assist integrated product teams and working groups
Advise the Government program manager on technical engagements (e.g., technical interchange meetings, design reviews, program conferences, etc.) as well as establish customer and contractor interfaces
Provide technical and operational insight to support mission protection, operations, and mission data assessments
Recommend viable solutions for technical anomalies
Support the development, delivery, review, and evaluate impact analysis, audits, studies, compliance inspections, and readiness reviews
Provide modeling, simulation, and analysis as well as architectural development support, including definition and development of Space Protection and Space Control mission area architectures and alternatives (enterprise, mission area, and mission thread products), force packaging, courses of action and validation to determine the effectiveness of architectures and/or alternatives being evaluated
Qualification
Required
Extensive experience providing modeling and simulation support
Engineering and technical expertise for modeling, simulation, and analysis support for space defense efforts including Assessment of National Space Control Capabilities, Space Protection Program, Space Situational Awareness, and National-level and Joint-level studies and analysis
Detailed working knowledge of modeling, simulation, and study activities, especially as it pertains to Executive Agent for Space Systems
Expertise in performing and implementing National-level studies
Expertise and support in leading analysis of alternatives and concept of operation type studies
Effective communication with leadership, stakeholders, and development/industry communities
Knowledgeable with respect to IC, DoD, Air Force, Space Force or SSC processes and procedures for delivering systems to production environments
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple competing priorities
Excellent project management and organizational skills
Ability to identify and solve problems
Masters Degree
20+ years of relevant experience
TS/SCI Eligibility and willing to take a CI Polygraph; #qinetiqclearedjob
Company
QinetiQ US
For over 60 years, QinetiQ US has been providing world-class technology development, engineering research and development and revolutionary products to the defense, security, and commercial markets.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kathryn JohnBull
CFO-Mission Solutions Group
Ronald LeClere
Chief Financial Officer at QinetiQ US
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