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QinetiQ US · 2 days ago

Payload Processing Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

QinetiQ US is a world-class team of professionals delivering next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms. They are seeking experienced Payload Processing Responsible Systems Engineers to support the NRO Office of Space Launch, focusing on the preparation, integration, and deployment of launch payloads.

DeliveryDronesTransportation

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Evaluate payload processing specification requirements and identify system shortfalls

Develop and document system level requirements for OSL payload processing systems and facilities

Maintain the baseline and supporting O&M documentation for technical systems

Provide project lead services for maintenance and modifications to assigned systems

Provide design or design oversight, develop technical documentation, support engineering review boards and ensure configuration control authorization for changes

Create cost and schedule estimates in support of sustainment, upgrades, or new requirements for assigned systems

Manage service contracts for specialty items (e.g. generator maintenance) including statement of work development, technical tasking and work acceptance

Provide fabrication, installation, and construction over-site including answering technical Requests For Information (RF!) and ensuring technical compliance with design documentation

Develop and implement maintenance strategies including Reliability Centered Maintenance, (RCM) analysis and predictive maintenance applications ensuring critical system availability and reliability

Assess system performance, system operation and maintenance, resolve non-conformances, and assess related data to support the Mission Readiness Process

Develop and implement verification and validation processes and activities

Develop technical procedures and work authorizing documentation for operation of critical payload processing systems

Operate systems per technical procedure and coordinate/document deviations to the written procedure

Identify system problems and document non-conformances, provide notifications to customer and stakeholders, troubleshoot, support Root Cause Analysis (RCA), coordinate/implement technical solution including re-validations

Conduct Asset Condition Assessment (ACA) evaluations and recommend changes to sustainment (tactical) and road-map (strategic) plans to assure system viability throughout the systems lifespan Decommission systems at the end of useful life

Qualification

Payload processing systemsSystems engineeringTechnical documentationReliability Centered MaintenanceRoot Cause AnalysisTechnical evaluationsTeam collaborationProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Masters degree in STEM field

TS/SCI with CI Poly; #qinetiqclearedjob

10 years minimum relevant experience

5 years minimum relevant NRO experience

Preferred

15 years experience

10 years NRO experience

Benefits

Workplace flexibility

A commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family

Opportunities to work with a purpose

Company

QinetiQ US

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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.

Founded in 2005

Mclean, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees