What are the responsibilities and job description for the Satellite Vehicle Vendor Systems Engineer position at QinetiQ US (formerly Avantus Federal)?
We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50 locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).
QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.
Why Join QinetiQ US?
If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.
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 Vehicle Vendor Systems Engineer to support SDA’s mission. Responsibilities include:
Responsibilities
Accessibility/Accommodation:
If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.
QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.
Why Join QinetiQ US?
If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.
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 Vehicle Vendor Systems Engineer to support SDA’s mission. Responsibilities include:
Responsibilities
- Evaluate the design, development, production, testing, deployment, and operation of OPIR sensors and sensor systems
- Evaluate current and planned OPIR satellite collection systems and processing capabilities
- Inspect and evaluate Ground System development, production, integration, and testing of OPIR systems
- Perform core systems engineering and analysis tasks and processes.
- Inspect and evaluate manufacturing operations, production maturity/readiness, supply chain integrity
- Review engineering documents, provide SME support to technical and programmatic engagements between industry and the Government Program Office; participate in and advise during major program milestone reviews, (i.e. Critical Design Review (CDR), Pre-Shipment Review (PSR), Ground Readiness Review (GRR), Operations Readiness Review (ORR)
- Develop and maintain future capability roadmaps by coordinating among the organization’s programs and functional areas and with external partners
- Facilitate system deployment and transition to operations activities; support the program office’s launch integration activities and launch campaign execution
- Assess program risks and opportunities and provide input on ways to respond to identified risks
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or relevant technical discipline
- 10 years’ experience directly related to space system hardware and software
- TS/SCI Required; #qinetiqclearedjob
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and energetic environment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated experience working across a diverse range of organizations to achieve strategic goals
- Ability to work remotely when required as part of a geographically distributed program office team
- Advanced degree - Master of Science or higher preferred
- Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or Office of the Undersecretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSW A&S) Program Management – Advanced Certification
Accessibility/Accommodation:
If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.
QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.