Position OverviewJoin us in our fast-paced support to the Space Development Agency (SDA). Recognized as the Department of Defense's constructive disruptor for space acquisition, SDA delivers space-based capabilities to the joint warfighter to support terrestrial missions through development, fielding, and operation of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. SDA capitalizes on a unique business model that values speed and lowers costs by harnessing commercial development to achieve a proliferated architecture and enhance resilience. QinetiQ has an immediate opening for a systems engineer to support SDA's enterprise operations.
The candidate will provide technical expertise to government program managers across multiple satellite vendor designs. The candidate will review designs, test procedures and provide feedback and recommendations to ensure individual satellites will meet SDA's architecture needs. The candidate will use their experience in satellite and ground operations to ensure the system will meet requirements. The SDA will incorporate their knowledge to ensure multiple vendor's software and hardware designs will be successfully integrated through a common ground operations control station.
Duties include:ResponsibilitiesProvide technical advice/input that lays the strategic foundation for critical, national capability and future initiatives in support of the Proliferated Space Warfighter ArchitectureCoordinate the development of satellite system requirements; develop enterprise, system, functional, performance, and interface requirements; and consider the impact of the satellites' requirements to the ground system, including ground entry point acquisitions, operations center set up and maintenance, and ground software solutionsProvide systems engineering guidance in the development of test and evaluation plans, system verification plans, and other systems engineering processes and documentsOversee integration and test of satellites into the SDA's ground system network design and with the other satellite vendors to create a mesh networkAssess technical maturity and risk of necessary changes and updates to ground systems to enable overall architecture capabilitiesDevelop Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for new capabilities and coordinate them across the affected organizationsRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematicsMinimum of 10+ years experience with satellite and ground systemsTechnical and analytic understanding of satellite and ground system interactionExperience in systems engineeringAbility to work in fast paced environment with excellent oral and written communication skills.TS Clearance with SCI EligibilityPreferred QualificationsMasters degree in STEM (science, technical, engineering, math) or related disciplineExperience DoD and or IC customersActive TS/SCI clearancePay TransparencyThe salary range for this role is $175,000- $220,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.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 or call Opt. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer.
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