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QinetiQ US · 6 hours ago

Senior Space Situational Awareness Operations Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$46K/yr - $59K/yr

10+ years exp

QinetiQ US is a mission-led innovation company that supports the U.S. Space Force and Department of Defense in developing and maintaining weapon systems essential to national security. The Senior Space Situational Awareness Operations Engineer will provide operational and technical advice, support program acquisition efforts, and ensure program success through collaboration with technical teams and stakeholders.

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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

Qualification

Space Situational AwarenessData AnalysisAnomaly ResolutionOperational-Level SupportProject ManagementMasters DegreeTS/SCI EligibilityProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills

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 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