Lead Sustainment Engineer - ISR

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.

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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 is seeking a highly motivated Sustainment Engineer to lead our Sustainment Integrated Product Team (IPT) in support of a Federal Government contract focused on a cutting-edge Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platform. The Sustainment Engineer will lead the Product Support team and develop the overall product support strategy for globally deployed ISR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for the operation, maintenance, and enhancement of ISR platforms and associated subsystems (hardware and software).
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve system anomalies across communications, sensors, data links, and mission processing equipment.
• Coordinate with logistics, engineering, and program management teams to ensure availability and readiness of ISR systems.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including system maintenance plans, status reports, engineering change proposals, and failure analysis.
• Track and manage field issues, corrective actions, and performance metrics.
• Participate in system upgrades, patching, and integration activities, ensuring minimal downtime and mission impact.
• Interface directly with end-users, government stakeholders, and support contractors to address sustainment issues in real time.
• Support fielding, testing, and evaluation of system modifications and enhancements.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventative maintenance procedures to mitigate future issues.
• Develop and analyze system Reliability, Maintainability and Availability (RMA) Metrics
• Analyze RMA metrics to determine sparing postures and cliff dates
• Lead DMSMS analysis efforts

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of experience in system sustainment, maintenance engineering, or field support, preferably on DoD ISR or C5ISR systems.
• Understanding of electronics, RF systems, networking, and mission system architecture.
• Experience with sustainment processes in government or defense programs.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of product support metrics and analysis; experience with DMSMS management
• Knowledge of Failure Mode Effects Criticality Analysis (FMECA) and Failure Reporting Analysis & Corrective Action System (FRACAS)
• Experience with root cause and corrective analysis (RCCA) processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting airborne ISR platforms and payloads (manned or unmanned).
• Familiarity with DoD logistics and maintenance systems (e.g., ILS, CMMS).
• Prior experience supporting deployed operations or OCONUS missions.
• Ability to obtain or currently hold a US Government Secret clearance.

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