Tracking Systems Engineer

QinetiQ US • Arlington, VA

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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 Tracking Systems Engineer to provide expert technical analysis and engineering support to government customers responsible for developing, acquiring, and sustaining space-based tracking and sensing capabilities under the SAF/SQ program. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in space sensing, nuclear command control and communications (NC3), and systems engineering across the acquisition lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or a related STEM discipline
• 8+ years of engineering experience with DoD space systems, sensor systems, or tracking technologies
• Demonstrated knowledge of space situational awareness, satellite tracking, NC3 architectures, or related domains
• Experience with systems engineering methodologies including requirements decomposition, interface management, 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
• 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
• TS/SCI Eligibility; #qinetiqclearedjob

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred
• Experience with DoD space sensing programs such as Space Fence, overhead persistent infrared (OPIR), or NC3 modernization efforts
• Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo or MagicDraw
• INCOSE CSEP (Certified Systems Engineering Professional) or equivalent certification

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering support for space-based tracking, sensing, and NC3 programs including requirements analysis, architecture development, and trade studies
• Evaluate contractor technical proposals, system specifications, and design documentation for space tracking and sensing systems; provide independent technical assessments and recommendations
• Assess technical maturity, risk, and performance of tracking systems across all phases of the acquisition lifecycle
• 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
• Support development of Systems Engineering Plans (SEPs), Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs), and requirements verification matrices
• Analyze space tracking data, sensor capabilities, and coverage architectures; provide recommendations to support acquisition decisions
• Identify areas of improvement with actionable, feasible recommendations for reducing risk; support risk identification, process definition, and detailed technical risk mitigation plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees