Space System Engineer

4 weeks ago

Los Angeles, California, United States QinetiQ Full time
Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems globally. Our work contributes to groundbreaking research in sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and augmented reality.

QinetiQ US's dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields collaborate to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. As part of QinetiQ US, you'll be central to the safety and security of the world around us. We partner with our customers to save lives, reduce risks to society, and maintain the global infrastructure we all depend on.

Why Choose QinetiQ US?

If you're ready to tackle complex challenges and drive innovation, you'll thrive in our unique working environment where diverse teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to solve complex problems. In our inclusive environment, you'll be valued, respected, and empowered to realize your full potential. We offer workplace flexibility, a commitment to your health and well-being, and opportunities to work with purpose. We're dedicated to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

Join our fast-paced team supporting the development, advancement, and sustainment of weapon systems for the U.S. Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners. You'll be part of a team with extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of environments including ground, near-space, space, and systems operating 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 working with the USSF and DoD to design, develop, field, and maintain requirements essential to national security and the survivability of the warfighter.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide expert 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 identified risks.
  • 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.
Required Qualifications
  • 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.
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • TS/SCI Eligibility.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience.

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