Company OverviewWe 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 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. We are seeking a Mission Engineer to support SDA's mission. Mission Engineers support the Mission Engineering Lead in efforts to translate Warfighter needs/requests into CONOPS, OPSCON, Use Case, etc. to define the integrated capabilities the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) delivers to the Warfighter. Responsibilities include:
Responsibilities- Engage with the Warfigther Integration Cell (WIC) and Warfighters and other organizations to define specific mission sets and how the PWSA implements and executes them
- Support the Technical Director and Front Office in external engagement
- Supports development of CONOPS, OPSCON, use cases, and modeling and simulation capabilities to represent the appropriate mission cases
- Performs trade studies and develops courses of action for PWSA capabilities and requirements
- Works with the Requirements Lead to perform functional analysis to create requirements for the Enterprise and for Technical Requirements Documents in support of solicitation development
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or relevant technical discipline
- 10+ years experience
- Understanding of satellite acquisition and operations technology best practices
- Familiarity with MBSE desired for representation of mission capabilities
- Strong written and oral communications
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- TS/SCI Eligibility; #qinetiqclearedjob
Company EEO StatementAccessibility/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. 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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