What are the responsibilities and job description for the Space Systems Architect position at QinetiQ US?
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.
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Position Overview
Join us in our fast-paced support to develop, advance, and sustain weapon systems for the U.S. Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners. You will be joining a team of personnel with experience and an in-depth understanding of the environments that include ground, near-space, space, and any system that operates in those environments to meet current and projected strategic, operational, and tactical needs for the Department of Defense (DoD). QinetiQ is a mission-led innovation company that works with the USSF and DoD to design, develop, field, and maintain requirements essential to national security and the survivability of the warfighter.
We are seeking a Space Systems Architect in Huntsville, AL with extensive experience with modeling and simulation support. This includes engineering and technical expertise for modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) support for space defense efforts. The ideal candidate will have experience performing and implementing National-level studies as well as conducting analysis of alternatives and concept of operations type studies. This position requires an individual who can work closely with technical teams, stakeholders, and partners to ensure program success.
Responsibilities
- Provide MS&A for the development of Space Protection and Space Control mission area architectures and alternatives
- Develop, deliver, review, and evaluate impact analysis, audits, studies, compliance inspections, and readiness reviews for force packaging, courses of action, and other evaluation requirements
- Support JCIDS, and other documentation such as Analysis of Alternatives, Concept of Operations, Technical Evaluations, etc.
- Identify areas of improvement and provide recommendations including technical changes where appropriate
- Provide program assessments based on identified risks as well as combine/correlate program execution data against baselines
- Assist integrated product teams and working groups
Required Qualifications
- 20 years of experience in MS&A for space defense effort(s)
- Proficiency in MS&A tools for providing advice and assistance as well as interpretation of results
- Knowledge of Assessment of National Space Control Capabilities, Space Protection Program, Space Situational Awareness, and National-level and Joint-level studies and analysis
- Experience as Executive Agent for Space Systems
- Experience in performing and implementing National-level studies including leading analysis of alternatives and concept of operations type studies
- MA/MS degree
- TS/SCI and willing to take CI Polygraph; #qinetiqclearedjob
Preferred Qualifications
- MS&A tool and other certifications
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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.