Senior Space Systems Engineer - SME
About The Position
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 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.
Requirements
- 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
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
