Position Overview

Join us in our fast-paced support to develop, advance, and sustain weapon systems for the U.S. Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners. You will be joining a team of personnel with experience and an in-depth understanding of the environments that include ground, near-space, space, and any system that operates in those environments to meet current and projected strategic, operational, and tactical needs for the Department of Defense (DoD). QinetiQ is a mission-led innovation company that works with the USSF and DoD to design, develop, field, and maintain requirements essential to national security and the survivability of the warfighter.

We are seeking Senior Space Operations Engineer. The Sr. Space Operations Engineer is responsible for providing expert insight, knowledge, and perspectives for the space control mission area. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in highly classified space control space, ground, and C2 systems including concepts, development, building, and testing. This position requires an individual who can work closely with technical teams, stakeholders, and partners to ensure program success.

Responsibilities

1. Provide space technical advice for projects and programs as well as support program acquisition efforts for advanced technology, future concept development, and integration activities.
2. Support the revision or drafting of JCIDS and acquisition documentation such as Initial Capability Documents, Analysis of Alternatives, Concept of Operations, Technical/Systems Requirement Documents, Technical Evaluations, and System Specifications.
3. Provide inputs and support on technical and/or programmatic status reporting of individual projects, programs, or portfolios.
4. Identify areas of improvement with actionable, feasible recommendations, and tasks for reducing risk where appropriate as well as support risk identification, process definition, and detailed technical risk mitigation plans.
5. Maintain a broad awareness and understanding of all programs and technology development efforts in execution across the applicable portfolio as well as assist integrated product teams and working groups.
6. Advise the Government program manager on technical engagements (e.g., technical interchange meetings, design reviews, program conferences, etc.) as well as establish customer and contractor interfaces.
7. Provide technical and operational insight to support mission protection, operations, and mission data assessments.
8. Provide engineering and technical expertise to support ongoing and new/advanced C2 efforts including integrating efforts into classified portfolio.
9. Provide analytical and operational engineering support to current and future developmental and operational units including supporting mission planning, mission protection, and anomaly engineering.
10. Assist with post-mission analysis and report results of the plan versus execution.

Required Qualifications

• Expert in space control mission area
• Expert in highly classified space control space, ground, and C2 systems including concepts, development, building, and testing.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple competing priorities.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Masters Degree
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• TS/SCI Eligibility

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 staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 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.