Senior Space Systems Engineer - SME

We are a worldclass team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms ground soldier and maritime systems in 50 locations worldwide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science signal processing data fusion artificial intelligence (AI) machine learning (ML) and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ USs dedicated experts in defense aerospace security and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter Security Forces and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

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If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives disciplines and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment you can be authentic feel valued be respected and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility a commitment to the health and wellbeing of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Join us in our fastpaced support to develop advance and sustain weapon systems for the U.S. Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners. You will be joining a team of personnel with experience and an indepth understanding of the environments that include ground nearspace space and any system that operates in those environments to meet current and projected strategic operational and tactical needs for the Department of Defense (DoD). QinetiQ is a missionled innovation company that works with the USSF and DoD to design develop field and maintain requirements essential to national security and the survivability of the warfighter.

We are seeking Senior Space Systems Engineer. The Sr. Space Systems Engineer is responsible for providing expert insight knowledge and perspectives for space system development and operations as well as maturing space system technologies through all TRL levels. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in space system signature measurements predictions and sensor development. This position requires an individual who can work closely with technical teams stakeholders and partners to ensure program success.

• 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 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.

• 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 fastpaced 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

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