Space Systems Engineer - Integration

Chantilly, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

QinetiQ has an immediate opening for a Space Systems Engineer support the next generation development for our Advanced Fire Control Cell. The candidate will provide technical input and advice to the Program Manager and serve in a Systems Engineering role to support designs review, test procedures, and provide feedback and recommendations to ensure the vendor's satellites will meet SDA's architecture needs.

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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering and math
• Minimum of 8 years experience with satellite and fire control systems
• TS/SCI clearance
• 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

Nice-to-haves

• Masters degree in science, technology, engineering and math
• 8 years experience with satellite fire control systems
• Agile framework experience including use of Jira/Confluence
• Experience DoD and or IC customers
• Current experience with space systems