Space & Ground Systems Engineer – SDA Ops

QinetiQ US; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US in Chantilly, VA is seeking a senior systems engineer to support SDA space architecture initiatives. You will review satellite and ground system designs, advise on verification plans, and help ensure cross-vendor integration through a common ground operations control station.

This role requires a 10+ year track record in satellite/ground systems, a STEM degree, and TS/SCI clearance. You will work in a fast-paced environment coordinating across government program managers and vendors

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
• 10+ years of experience with satellite and ground systems.
• Strong systems engineering and program coordination skills.
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice for national space capability initiatives.
• Coordinate satellite system requirements and ground segment interfaces.
• Develop test and evaluation plans and verification processes.
• Oversee integration of satellites into SDA ground network with vendors.
• Assess maturity and risk of changes to enable architecture goals.
• Develop CONOPS for new capabilities and coordinate across organizations.

Skills

Satellite systems

Ground systems

Systems engineering

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Job description

QinetiQ US in Chantilly, VA is seeking a senior systems engineer to support SDA space architecture initiatives. You will review satellite and ground system designs, advise on verification plans, and help ensure cross-vendor integration through a common ground operations control station.

This role requires a 10+ year track record in satellite/ground systems, a STEM degree, and TS/SCI clearance. You will work in a fast-paced environment coordinating across government program managers and vendors