Senior Space Systems Engineer

QinetiQ US•Huntsville, AL

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 in Huntsville, AL, which is an expert in classified space control space, ground, and C2 systems including concept, development, building and testing phases as well as space control-related technologies such as electromagnetic spectrum, signal processing, and communications. The ideal candidate will be an expert in developing and managing technical requirements and space system acquisition efforts while highly knowledgeable in classified space control systems engineering processes and procedures. This position requires an individual who can work closely with technical teams, stakeholders, and partners to ensure program success.

Requirements

Expert in classified space control space, ground, and C2 systems including concept, development, building, and testing phases.
Expert in space control-related technologies, including but not limited to, electromagnetic spectrum, signal processing, and communications.
Expert in developing and managing technical requirements and space system acquisition efforts.
Highly knowledgeable in electronic attack technologies and system design implementation.
Highly knowledgeable in modeling and simulation, with a demonstrated ability to develop models and assess technical requirements.
Highly knowledgeable in classified space control systems engineering processes and procedures, including but not limited to requirements development, configuration control, and government Deficiency Review (DR) board establishment, execution, and DR disposition and management.
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 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.
Provide engineering and technical expertise to support ongoing and new/advanced C2 efforts and help integrate into the classified portfolio.