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Launch NOPS Sustainment Specialist

QinetiQ US
Colorado, CO Other
POSTED ON 1/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2027

Company Overview

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

QinetiQ is seeking a Senior Engineering professional to support the NRO Operations Squadron with Launch Sustainment efforts in Colorado Springs, CO.   This role will directly support engineering and operations for NRO Launch Systems and Missions.  Specific responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:

Responsibilities

  • Maintain mission and facility systems to support NOPS launch and on-orbit operations
  • Develop, provide and maintain a Systems Engineering Management Plan, a Configuration Management Plan, Requirements Plans, Document Control Plans, etc. Develop and implement life cycle maintenance and sustainment processes and overarching O&M program guidelines for facilities, systems, and software
  • Develop and implement a Government approved system architecture and evolution for all assigned infrastructure, S/W, H/W, database, and mission systems
  • Estab1ish and maintain a comprehensive Environmental Safety and Health (ESH) program, including training, to assure a safe and healthy workplace in compliance with all Federal, state and local environmental, ESH regulations
  • Establish and maintain a comprehensive Security program, including training, to assure asecure workplace in compliance with Intelligence Community Directive 503: intelligence Community Information Technology Systems Security Risk Management, Ce11ification, and Accreditation and other security regulations
  • Draft briefings and provide support to the OSL in preparing for and conducting required meetings, briefings, reviews and readiness assessmentssupport technical and programmatic meetings
  • Support planning, integration, for critical space launch support systems

Required Qualifications

  • 5 years general experience
  • TS/SCI with a CI/Poly; #qinetiqclearedjob
  • 2 years NRO experience
  • Bachelors in a STEM field 

Preferred Qualifications

  • 8 years of experience
  • 5 years NRO experience
  • Masters degree in a STEM field

Company EEO Statement

 

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. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

 

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

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