Space System Engineer

QinetiQ US • Los Angeles, CA

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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 Space System Engineer. The Space System Engineer is responsible for providing expert insight, knowledge, and perspectives on the design and development of entire space systems, including subcomponents. The ideal candidate will have significant experience and expertise in multiple space operations and space control-related fields, including but not limited to orbitology, navigation, sensor employment, communications, and command and control. This position requires an individual who can work closely with technical teams, stakeholders, and partners to ensure program success.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in the design and development of entire space systems, including subcomponents.
• Highly knowledgeable in multiple space operations and space control-related fields, including but not limited to, orbitology, navigation, sensor employment, communications, optimization, and command and control.
• 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.
• Bachelors Degree
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• TS/SCI Eligibility

Nice To Haves

• Masters Degree
• 10+ years of relevant experience

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees