Lead Systems Engineer, Mission & Modeling

QinetiQ US; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to provide technical and programmatic support to a Department of War client in Chantilly, VA. You will lead a mission engineering and modeling and simulation team, advising Program Managers and SETAs on design and implementation of complex RDT&E projects across Air, Land, Space & Cyber.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in total, 10+ years in systems engineering for M&S, a BS in engineering or physics, and an active TS/SCI clearance; travel 10–20%

Qualifications

• 15 years of total experience, with 10+ years of practical systems engineering within M&S.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics or similar field.
• Previous experience using AFSIM and CAMEO.
• TS/SCI clearance; #qinetiqclearedjob.
• 10-20% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure mission engineering and system engineering best practices across the organization.
• Make recommendations to Program Managers & SETAs and develop, design, and configure systems for complex projects.
• Participate in program reviews and concept review boards; provide MBSE support to government PMs on novel concepts.
• Develop and validate simulation models using AFSIM, CAMEO, and other modeling tools.
• Collaborate with engineers, SETAs and government PMs to align simulations with CONOPs and TTPs.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders across DoD including USW R&E, CAPE, Joint Services and DARPA.
• Assist with processes, products and training materials to ensure MBSE and mission engineering adoption.

Skills

Mission engineering

System engineering

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics or similar field

Tools

AFSIM

CAMEO

Job description

QinetiQ US is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to provide technical and programmatic support to a Department of War client in Chantilly, VA. You will lead a mission engineering and modeling and simulation team, advising Program Managers and SETAs on design and implementation of complex RDT&E projects across Air, Land, Space & Cyber.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in total, 10+ years in systems engineering for M&S, a BS in engineering or physics, and an active TS/SCI clearance; travel 10–20%