Space Launch Facility Electrical Engineer

QinetiQ; Sully Square (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to innovative technology in defense and aerospace. As a Space Launch Facility Electrical Engineer, you'll lead teams in developing cutting-edge electrical systems, ensuring compliance with regulations while supporting the safety and security of our nation. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with diverse teams, tackle complex challenges, and contribute to vital projects that protect lives and infrastructure. With a commitment to workplace flexibility and employee well-being, this is a chance to realize your full potential in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in the NRO with a focus on Space Launch.
• Strong understanding of electrical design standards and codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams in developing electrical systems designs and cost estimates.
• Review contractor proposals and monitor project progress and compliance.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Construction Compliance

Electrical Design Tools

Preventive Maintenance

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

MS in STEM field

Tools

SKM Power Tools

AUTOCAD

Job description

Space Launch Facility Electrical Engineer

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

QinetiQ US is seeking highly motivated staff to support the NRO Office of Space Launch (OSL) Enterprise by providing technical and engineering assessments and recommendations to the OSL across a variety of facilities and mission priorities. An ideal candidate will have existing experience in the NRO, related to Space Launch.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in project teams to develop facility electrical systems conceptual designs, final designs and cost estimates.
• Provide construction support for the electrical phases of buildings, equipment installations, utility systems and grounds.
• Review electrical design to assess compliance with customer requirements, building codes and applicable regulations using construction principles, practices, and materials and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Ensure accuracy of facility electrical drawing archives/libraries. Oversees review of contractor redlines.
• Provide oversight to identify errors and documents construction changes to comply with regulatory requirements, facility standards, and record retention requirements.
• Review contractor proposals; interfaces with government/regulatory agencies; monitors project progress and vendor/consultant performance.Support preparation and presentation of project information to ensure compliance with applicable construction documents and jurisdictional requirements and to meet project objectives.
• Participate in the production of detailed design documents. Uses common Electrical Engineering design tools such as SKM Power Tools, lighting design software and AUTOCAD. Applies common design standards such as the National Electrical Code and Uniform Building Codes.
• Translate customer requirements to design options with documents and estimates. Identifies appropriate materials, equipment, and services by applying engineering principles and methodology.
• Review and develop preventive maintenance procedures to ensure compliance with industry and vendor recommended standards.
• Develop and update design standards and site-specific operating procedures to establish common practices.
• Provide input short-term and long-term infrastructure planning; completes facility electrical studies; analyzes current conditions and future requirements.

Required Qualifications

• TS/SCI with a CI/Poly; #qinetiqclearedjob
• Minimum 2 years experience in the NRO

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering Degree
• MS in STEM field
• 4 years of total experience

Company EEO Statement

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call [phone] Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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