Chief Engineer

17 hours ago


Lorton, Virginia, United States QinetiQ Full time
Job Title: Chief Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Engineer to lead the development of new technologies aimed at advancing the capabilities of airborne C5ISR sensor systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead a cross-functional team of engineers through the full product life-cycle, including system architecture, trade analyses, requirements definition, and field testing.
  • Apply innovative approaches to designing, integrating, testing, and producing complex engineering sensor systems.
  • Recommend future direction of projects to company leadership and deliver technical and program briefs to government and contractor personnel.
  • Work with customers and strategic partners on adaptation and integration of C5ISR multi-mission payloads to airborne platforms, communication nodes, and ground control systems.
  • Contribute to the preparation of proposals, business plans, and financial terms/conditions of contracts.

Requirements:

  • BS degree or equivalent experience in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
  • 15+ years of demonstrated experience in design, integration, and test of large C5ISR systems, specializing in EO-IR or hyperspectral sensors and systems airborne applications.
  • 10+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams of engineers in executing ISR and EO-IR based sensor systems projects.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to interact with department heads, managers, and customers.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • MS degree or equivalent experience in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Hands-on experience with project management tools, such as Confluence, JIRA, MS Project, or MagicDraw.
  • Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.

Why QinetiQ?

QinetiQ is a world-class team of professionals delivering next-generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems. We are committed to supporting the safety and security of the world around us, and we offer a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems.


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