Senior Space System Engineer jobs in United States
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QinetiQ US ยท 1 day ago

Senior Space System Engineer

QinetiQ US is a mission-led innovation company dedicated to national security and the safety of the American Warfighter. They are seeking a Senior Space System Engineer to provide expert insight on design and architecture analysis, manage modeling and simulation activities, and support the development of technical requirements for space systems.

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Responsibilities

Provide space system engineering 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 awareness of current program schedule, monitor acquisition implementation, report requirement shortfalls, and provide program assessments based on the identified risks
Shall advise the Government program manager on technical engagements such as technical interchange meetings, design reviews, program conferences, and other informational meetings
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
Provide technical and operational insight to support mission protection, operations, and mission data assessments as well as recommend viable solutions for technical anomalies
Provide modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) and architecture development support, including definition and development of Space Protection and Space Control mission area architectures and alternatives

Qualification

Space system engineeringClassified space control systemsTechnical requirements managementModelingSimulationProject managementStakeholder managementMasters DegreeTS/SCI EligibilityCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsLeadership skillsProblem-solving abilityOrganizational skillsWork under pressure

Required

Expert in classified space control space segment systems (concepts, development, build, and test) as well as space system signature measurements, predictions, and sensor development
Expert in space system development and operations and maturing space system technologies through all TRL levels
Experienced with developing and managing technical requirements and space system acquisition efforts
Highly knowledgeable in classified space control systems engineering processes and procedures, including but not limited to, requirements development, configuration control, and government DR board establishment, execution, and DR disposition and management
Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
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; #qinetiqclearedjob

Benefits

Workplace flexibility
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.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Kathryn JohnBull
CFO-Mission Solutions Group
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Ronald LeClere
Chief Financial Officer at QinetiQ US
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