QinetiQ North America

Space Systems Engineer

QinetiQ North America • $90K — $130K *
Chantilly, VA 20152In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering or math
  • 8+ years of experience with satellite and fire control systems
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Strong experience in requirements development and tracking
  • Technical understanding of satellite and ground system interactions
  • Proven experience in systems engineering
  • Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment with strong communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support on complex space systems integration and testing
  • Oversee systems engineering processes for cost, schedule, and performance
  • Develop test objectives and execute testing plans and analyses
  • Coordinate development and execution of system test plans across multiple teams
  • Perform risk management activities, including risk identification and mitigation
  • Support cross-functional team coordination with various stakeholders
  • Create briefings and reports for audiences ranging from staff to executives

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work directly with the Space Development Agency
  • Engage in projects with a focus on rapid development and innovation
  • Collaborate with government and industry experts
  • Contribute to national defense through advanced space capabilities
  • Work in a dynamic, supportive environment with career growth opportunities
Full Job Description
Position Overview

Join 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 Space Systems Engineer to support SDA's mission. Responsibilities include:

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support and advisory services on complex space systems integration and test efforts
  • Oversee systems engineering processes, including cost, schedule, and performance tradeoffs
  • Support the development of test objectives, plans, schedules, and the execution of the tests, supporting analysis and developing reports
  • Work with multiple teams and program offices supporting the coordination, development and execution of system test plans and integration efforts to include the planning, coordinating, executing tests, deconflicting resources, analyzing test data, identifying and facilitating the resolution of issues, and documenting test results
  • Perform risk management activities, including identification and assessment, and develop risk mitigation strategies
  • Support application product managers and coordinate cross-functional teams (i.e. Government, Military, SETA, FFRDC, UARC, & Industry)
  • Develop briefings, written reports, and assessments to be provided to a variety of audiences, from working level to senior executives


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering and math
  • Minimum of 8 years experience with satellite and fire control systems
  • TS/SCI clearance; #qinetiqclearedjob
  • Strong Experience in requirements development and tracking
  • Technical and analytic understanding of satellite and ground system interaction
  • Experience in systems engineering
  • Ability to work in fast paced environment with excellent oral and written communication skills


Preferred Qualifications

  • Masters degree in science, technology, engineering and math
  • Agile framework experience including use of Jira/Confluence

About QinetiQ North America

QinetiQ North America (QNA) is a subsidiary of QinetiQ Group plc, a British multinational defense technology company. QNA provides technology solutions and services to the United States government and commercial customers. The company's offerings include unmanned systems, cybersecurity solutions, engineering services, and more. QNA has over 6000 employees and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.
Learn more about QinetiQ North America
Size
6,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
2005
* Ladders Estimates

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