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QinetiQ US (formerly Avantus Federal) · 5 months ago

Senior Space Systems Engineer - SME

Patterson, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$46K/yr - $59K/yr

20+ years exp

QinetiQ US is a mission-led innovation company that works with the U.S. Space Force and Department of Defense to enhance national security. The Senior Space Systems Engineer will provide expert insight for space system development and operations, collaborating with technical teams and stakeholders to ensure program success.

Information ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide space 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 evaluate impact analysis, audits, studies, compliance inspections, and readiness reviews

Qualification

Space system developmentTRL levels expertiseSensor developmentProject managementProblem solvingTS/SCI EligibilityMasters DegreeOrganizational skillsFast-paced environment

Required

Extensive experience in space system development and operations

Extensive experience in maturing space system technologies through all TRL levels

Expert level knowledge and understanding of space system signature measurements, predictions, and sensor development

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

Company

QinetiQ US (formerly Avantus Federal)

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 2018

Mclean, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees