Senior Systems Engineer - Mission & Simulation Leader

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

Job summary

QinetiQ US in Chantilly, VA, seeks a Lead Systems Engineer to provide technical and programmatic support to a Department of War client. The lead will guide a modeling and simulation team and advise PMs & SETAs on the development and implementation of complex RDT&E projects across multiple domains.

The ideal candidate will show strong systems engineering, project management, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration, coordinating with DoW stakeholders including CAPE, Joint Services and DARPA to ensure

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure mission engineering and system engineering best practices across the organization.
• Recommend and configure systems for complex projects.
• Participate in program reviews and concept review boards.
• Develop and validate simulation models using AFSIM, CAMEO, or similar tools.
• Collaborate with engineers, SETAs and government program managers to align simulations with real-world CONOPs and TTPs.
• Coordinate with DoW stakeholders including USW R&E, CAPE, the Joint Services and DARPA.
• Develop processes, products and training materials to ensure MBSE in projects.
• Review Project Execution Plans and provide feedback.

Skills

Systems engineering

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/physics

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

AFSIM

CAMEO

Job description

QinetiQ US in Chantilly, VA, seeks a Lead Systems Engineer to provide technical and programmatic support to a Department of War client. The lead will guide a modeling and simulation team and advise PMs & SETAs on the development and implementation of complex RDT&E projects across multiple domains.

The ideal candidate will show strong systems engineering, project management, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration, coordinating with DoW stakeholders including CAPE, Joint Services and DARPA to ensure