Space Systems Engineer: Satellite Fire Control & Integration

QinetiQ; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Space Systems Engineer to support next generation development for our Advanced Fire Control Cell. You will provide technical input to the Program Manager and serve in a Systems Engineering role to support design reviews, test procedures, and feedback to ensure the vendor’s satellites meet SDA architecture needs.

Responsibilities include overseeing systems engineering processes, cost/schedule/performance tradeoffs, risk management, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering and math.
• Minimum 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Requirements development

System engineering

Communication skills

Security clearance

Satellite systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Masters degree in STEM

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

QinetiQ US in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Space Systems Engineer to support next generation development for our Advanced Fire Control Cell. You will provide technical input to the Program Manager and serve in a Systems Engineering role to support design reviews, test procedures, and feedback to ensure the vendor’s satellites meet SDA architecture needs.

Responsibilities include overseeing systems engineering processes, cost/schedule/performance tradeoffs, risk management, and coordinating with