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QinetiQ US · 1 day ago

Senior Space System Expert

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$46K/yr - $59K/yr

10+ years exp

QinetiQ US is a world-class team delivering next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms. The Senior Space System Expert will provide expert insight on the design and development of entire space systems and work closely with technical teams to ensure program success.

DeliveryDronesTransportation

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide space system engineering, operations, 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 engineering and technical expertise to support ongoing and new/advanced Command and Control or C2 efforts and integrate those efforts into the classified portfolio

Qualification

Space system designSpace operations expertiseCommandControlStakeholder managementProject managementTS/SCI EligibilityMasters DegreePhD-level degreeCommunicationProblem solvingLeadership skillsOrganizational skillsFast-paced environment

Required

Extensive experience in the design and development of entire space systems, including subcomponents

Highly knowledgeable in multiple space operations and space control-related fields, including but not limited to, orbitology, navigation, sensor employment, communications, optimization, and command and control

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

10+ years of relevant experience

TS/SCI Eligibility; #qinetiqclearedjob

Preferred

Experience with Air Force, Space Force, and/or Space Systems Command

PhD-level/terminal degree

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