Maritime Systems Engineering Architect

QinetiQ US; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US seeks a Maritime Systems Engineering SME with extensive experience in Navy manned and unmanned surface and underwater systems. You will lead technical efforts, provide lifecycle systems engineering, and work with government and industry partners on modernization, integration, and sustainment.

The role requires strong naval engineering knowledge, shipboard system integration, and the ability to advise across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or related discipline.
• 9+ years of experience supporting U.S. Navy programs.
• Secret Clearance Required; #qinetiqclearedjob
• Demonstrated expertise in systems engineering principles and processes.
• Experience with shipboard systems integration, modernization, or lifecycle sustainment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, interface control documents, and systems documentation.
• Experience supporting engineering reviews, requirements analysis, and technical risk management.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and customer-facing environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise on U.S. Navy systems from concept through fielding.
• Support requirements development, systems architecture, interface definition, and engineering trade studies.
• Evaluate the integration of shipboard mechanical, electrical, combat, communication, navigation, propulsion, and auxiliary systems.
• Conduct engineering assessments, technical reviews, and design evaluations for modernization and sustainment efforts.
• Analyze system performance, identify technical risks, and recommend engineering solutions.
• Review engineering documentation, specifications, drawings, and technical data packages for completeness and compliance.
• Support configuration management, systems integration, verification, validation, and acceptance activities.
• Participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and customer briefings.
• Collaborate with government personnel, shipyards, original equipment manufacturers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Develop technical reports, white papers, engineering analyses, and recommendations for proposals.
• Provide engineering support during installation planning, testing, and fleet introduction activities as required.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical best practices across the organization.

Skills

Security clearance

Systems engineering

Shipboard systems integration

Technical writing

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Presentation skills

Customer-facing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MBSE concepts

Digital engineering tools

Requirements management software

Job description

QinetiQ US seeks a Maritime Systems Engineering SME with extensive experience in Navy manned and unmanned surface and underwater systems. You will lead technical efforts, provide lifecycle systems engineering, and work with government and industry partners on modernization, integration, and sustainment.

The role requires strong naval engineering knowledge, shipboard system integration, and the ability to advise across the lifecycle.