Senior Space Systems Engineer

QinetiQ US•Arlington, VA

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 a Senior Space Systems Engineer to provide expert technical oversight and engineering advisory support across the full lifecycle of space acquisition programs under the SAF/SQ program. The ideal candidate applies disciplined systems engineering practices to help the government develop, integrate, and sustain resilient space capabilities and has a strong background providing independent technical assessments of contractor deliverables and design reviews.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, electrical engineering, or a related STEM discipline
10+ years of systems engineering experience with DoD space programs including satellite development, ground system integration, or launch systems
Demonstrated expertise in systems engineering processes including requirements management, interface control, and verification and validation
Experience supporting formal design reviews and independent technical assessments in a government or SETA capacity
Knowledgeable with respect to IC, DoD, Air Force, Space Force, or SSC processes and procedures for space system development and delivery
Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to produce high-quality technical documents and executive briefings
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple competing priorities; excellent organizational skills
TS/SCI Eligibility; #qinetiqclearedjob

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
Experience with MBSE tools such as Cameo, MagicDraw, or equivalent platforms
Familiarity with Space Force acquisition programs including OPIR, SATCOM, PNT, Space Domain Awareness, or NC3 modernization
INCOSE CSEP (Certified Systems Engineering Professional) or equivalent certification

Responsibilities

Provide senior-level systems engineering advisory support for space acquisition programs including requirements analysis, architecture development, interface control, and integration planning
Review and assess contractor technical documentation including Systems Engineering Plans (SEPs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and system specifications; provide independent technical evaluations and recommendations
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, and System Specifications
Advise the Government program manager on technical engagements (e.g., technical interchange meetings, design reviews, program conferences) and 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
Conduct technical risk assessments and trade studies; develop risk mitigation strategies and advise government leadership on program technical health
Provide oversight of contractor design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR); assess technical readiness and identify open issues requiring government action
Support development of CONOPS, operational architecture artifacts, and integration plans across space, ground, transport, and user segments
Contribute to Space Force digital engineering initiatives by applying model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methodologies and tools

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