Maritime Systems Architect & Chief Engineer

QinetiQ US; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US in Franklin, MA seeks a Maritime Chief Engineer to serve as the technical authority for Maritime products and systems. You will lead system architecture, requirements, integration, and risk management to meet Navy and DoD standards.

You will build cross‑functional teams, drive to production readiness, and ensure safety critical mission systems are delivered on time and within budget, with a focus on MBSE, SysML, and verification across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marine, Systems, Mechanical, Electrical or Software engineering, with a minimum of 15 years experience in a relevant field
• Deep understanding of systems engineering, product development, and overall engineering process
• Experience in a senior role leading maritime programs from initial concept through test and delivery to customers
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret clearance
• Experience with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) and SysML using MagicDraw
• Willingness to Travel 25% to QinetiQ, customer and test sites
• Masters Degree or higher preferred with minimum 12 years equivalent experience; knowledge of DOD/SAE/IEEE/IPC standards

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority for Maritime programs, guiding system architecture and engineering oversight
• Lead system architecture evaluations, technology trade studies, and performance assessments
• Define and refine system requirements to align with government specifications and mission needs
• Oversee engineering from concept through qualification, ensuring technical integrity throughout the lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with NAVSEA/DoD standards and oversee design reviews
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks and conduct mission-ess analyses

Skills

Technical leadership

System architecture

MBSE

SysML

Requirements management

Risk management

DoD/navy standards

Test & integration

Project management

Security clearance

Education

Bachelors in Marine/Systems/Engineering

Masters degree preferred

Tools

MagicDraw

Creo/SolidWorks/Altium

DOORS

Windchill

MRP/ERP

Job description

QinetiQ US in Franklin, MA seeks a Maritime Chief Engineer to serve as the technical authority for Maritime products and systems. You will lead system architecture, requirements, integration, and risk management to meet Navy and DoD standards.

You will build cross‑functional teams, drive to production readiness, and ensure safety critical mission systems are delivered on time and within budget, with a focus on MBSE, SysML, and verification across the lifecycle.