Position OverviewJoin us in our fast-paced support to the Space Development Agency (SDA). Recognized as the Department of Defense's constructive disruptor for space acquisition, SDA delivers space-based capabilities to the joint warfighter to support terrestrial missions through development, fielding, and operation of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. SDA capitalizes on a unique business model that values speed and lowers costs by harnessing commercial development to achieve a proliferated architecture and enhance resilience. We are seeking a Analysis Lead Engineer to support SDA's mission. Responsibilities include:
Responsibilities- Lead performance analysis efforts for the Enterprise using the tool-sets developed by the M&S Lead Engineer and those available through the SDA Cells and relationships with other organizations.
- Establish requirements based on warfighter inputs.
- Verify Enterprise-level requirements through analysis.
- Validate system performance based on the results of Developmental Testing and Operational Testing
- Perform quick-turn analyses in support of external engagements and the Front Office
- Provide inputs and prioritization on needed updates to the M&S tool-set
- Manage a distributed team across multiple organizations
- Translate M&S results to actionable decision briefings to senior management
Required Qualifications- Experience in modeling one or more of the critical mission areas: Missile Warning/Missile Tracking/Missile Defense, end-to-end kill chains, and/or communications systems and networks
- Experience with AFSIM, Python, and/or STK
- Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics
- Minimum of 10+ years experience with satellite and ground systems
- Ability to work in fast paced environment with excellent oral and written communication skills.
Pay TransparencyThe salary range for this role is $180,000 - $220,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
