Space Systems Engineer - Integration

Avantus Federal; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Space Systems Engineer to join their innovative team. This role involves providing technical input for advanced fire control systems, ensuring vendor satellites meet architectural needs. You will oversee systems engineering processes, develop test plans, and coordinate with cross-functional teams. Join a diverse and inclusive environment where your contributions will help safeguard the future. If you're ready to tackle complex challenges and make a real impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Workplace flexibility

Health and well-being support

Opportunities for personal growth

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience with satellite and fire control systems.
• Strong technical understanding of satellite and ground system interaction.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support on complex space systems integration.
• Develop test objectives, plans, and execute tests with analysis.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Technical Communication

Risk Management

Requirements Development

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Company Overview

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 has an immediate opening for a Space Systems Engineer to support the next generation development for our Advanced Fire Control Cell. The candidate will provide technical input and advice to the Program Manager and serve in a Systems Engineering role to support designs review, test procedures, and provide feedback and recommendations to ensure the vendor’s satellites will meet SDA’s architecture needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and advisory services on complex space systems integration and test efforts.
• Oversee systems engineering processes, including cost, schedule, and performance tradeoffs.
• Support the development of test objectives, plans, schedules, and the execution of the tests, supporting analysis and developing reports.
• Work with multiple teams and program offices supporting the coordination, development and execution of system test plans and integration efforts to include the planning, coordinating, executing tests, deconflicting resources, analyzing test data, identifying and facilitating the resolution of issues, and documenting test results.
• Perform risk management activities, including identification and assessment, and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Support application product managers and coordinate cross-functional teams (i.e. Government, Military, SETA, FFRDC, UARC, & Industry).
• Develop briefings, written reports, and assessments to be provided to a variety of audiences, from working level to senior executives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering and math.
• Minimum of 8 years experience with satellite and fire control systems.
• TS/SCI clearance; #qinetiqclearedjob.
• Strong experience in requirements development and tracking.
• Technical and analytic understanding of satellite and ground system interaction.
• Experience in systems engineering.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment with excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in science, technology, engineering and math.
• 8 years experience with satellite fire control systems.
• Agile framework experience including use of Jira/Confluence.
• Experience with DoD and/or IC customers.
• Current experience with space systems.

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.