Senior Space System Engineer
Senior Space System Engineer
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Company Overview
We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms ground soldier and maritime systems in 50 locations world-wide. 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.
Why Join QinetiQ US
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 well-being 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.
Position Overview
Join us in our fast-paced 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 in-depth understanding of the environments that include ground near-space 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 mission-led 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 a Senior Space System Engineer in Huntsville AL. The Senior Space System Engineer is responsible for providing expert insight knowledge and perspectives on design and architecture analysis and management of modeling and simulation activities. This will include requirements development configuration control and government Deficiency Review (DR) board establishment execution and DR disposition and management as well as developing and managing technical requirements and space system acquisition efforts. The ideal candidate will be highly knowledgeable in classified space control space ground and command and control (C2) systems including concepts development building and testing; electronic attack technologies and system design implementation; and highly knowledgeable in electromagnetic spectrum signal processing and communications including how to design and perform architecture analysis and management of modeling and simulation activities.
Responsibilities
- Provide space system engineering 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 modeling simulation and analysis (MS&A) and architecture development support including definition and development of Space Protection and Space Control mission area architectures and alternatives.
Required Qualifications
- Expert in classified space control space segment systems (concepts development build and test) as well as space system signature measurements predictions and sensor development
- Expert in space system development and operations and maturing space system technologies through all TRL levels.
- Experienced with developing and managing technical requirements and space system acquisition efforts.
- Highly knowledgeable in classified space control systems engineering processes and procedures including but not limited to requirements development configuration control and government DR board establishment execution and DR disposition and management.
- 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
- 20 years of relevant experience
- TS/SCI Eligibility; #qinetiqclearedjob
Company EEO Statement
Accessibility/Accommodation:
If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to or call Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.
QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race age color religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected Veteran status.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
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