QinetiQ · 5 months ago
Senior Space Situational Awareness Operations Engineer
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expQinetiQ US is a world-class team delivering next generation technology in robotic and autonomous platforms, contributing to innovative research in various fields. They are seeking a Senior Space Situational Awareness Operations Engineer to provide operational and technical advice, support program acquisition efforts, and work closely with technical teams to ensure program success.
AerospaceCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyLaw EnforcementMilitaryNational SecuritySpace TravelTest and Measurement
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
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 evaluation of impact analyses, audits, studies, compliance inspections, and readiness reviews
Qualification
Required
Highly knowledgeable in all aspects of space situational awareness (SSA) operations execution, data gathering, data analysis, anomaly resolution, and tactic, technique, and procedure (TTP) development and modification
Demonstrated ability to provide operational-level support to fielding weapon system operational SSA units
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
10+ years of relevant experience
TS/SCI Eligibility; #qinetiqclearedjob
Company
QinetiQ
QinetiQ is an international provider of technology-based services and solutions to the defense, security and related markets.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2006-02-15IPO
2002-12-06Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Steve Wadey
Group CEO
P
Paul Thorlby
Technology Chief (Information Security & Cyber)
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