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QinetiQ US · 2 months ago

Senior Space Systems Engineer

US-AL-Huntsville

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

20+ years exp

QinetiQ US is a mission-led innovation company that collaborates with the US Space Force and Department of Defense to ensure national security. They are seeking a Senior Space Systems Engineer to provide technical expertise and operational insight for classified space control systems, while supporting program acquisition efforts and technical engagements.

DeliveryDronesTransportation

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.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 evaluation of impact analyses, audits, studies, compliance inspections, and readiness reviews

Provide engineering and technical expertise to support ongoing and new/advanced C2 efforts and help integrate into the classified portfolio

Qualification

Classified space control systemsTechnical requirements managementSpace system acquisitionElectromagnetic spectrumSignal processingModelingSimulationCommunicationsMasters DegreeTS/SCI EligibilityProject managementProblem solvingOrganizational skills

Required

Expert in classified space control space, ground, and C2 systems including concept, development, building, and testing phases

Expert in space control-related technologies, including but not limited to, electromagnetic spectrum, signal processing, and communications

Expert in developing and managing technical requirements and space system acquisition efforts

Highly knowledgeable in electronic attack technologies and system design implementation

Highly knowledgeable in modeling and simulation, with a demonstrated ability to develop models and assess technical requirements

Highly knowledgeable in classified space control systems engineering processes and procedures, including but not limited to requirements development, configuration control, and government Deficiency Review (DR) board establishment, execution, and DR disposition and management

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

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