QinetiQ US
Overview
Join us in our fast-paced work to develop, advance, and sustain weapon systems for the U.S. Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners. You will join a team with experience in ground, near-space, space, and related environments to meet current and projected DoD needs. 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 a Space System Architect who will provide modeling, simulation, and analysis support for space defense efforts. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise with national-level studies and leading analyses of alternatives and concept of operations studies. This position requires working closely with technical teams, stakeholders, and partners to ensure program success.
Responsibilities
Provide operational and technical advice for projects and programs as well as support program acquisition efforts for advanced technology, future concept development, and integration activities.
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.
Provide inputs and support on technical and/or programmatic status reporting of individual projects, programs, or portfolios.
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 plan.
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.
Advise the Government program manager on technical engagements (e.g., technical interchange meetings, design reviews, program conferences), as well as establish customer and contractor interfaces.
Provide technical and operational insight to support mission protection, operations, and mission data assessments; recommend viable solutions for technical anomalies.
Support the development, delivery, review, and evaluation of impact analyses, audits, studies, compliance inspections, and readiness reviews.
Provide modeling, simulation, and analysis as well as architectural development support, including definition and development of Space Protection and Space Control mission area architectures and alternatives, force packaging, courses of action, and validation to determine effectiveness of architectures and alternatives being evaluated.
Required Qualifications
Extensive experience providing modeling and simulation support; engineering and technical expertise for space defense modeling, simulation, and analysis, including assessment of National Space Control Capabilities, Space Protection Program, Space Situational Awareness, and national-level and Joint-level studies.
Detailed working knowledge of modeling, simulation, and study activities, especially as it pertains to the Executive Agent for Space Systems.
Proficiency in performing and leading national-level studies and analyses; ability to work closely with technical teams and stakeholders.
Strong communication skills and ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable recommendations.
EEO statement: As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, E3 Federal Solutions, LLC (E3) is dedicated to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex (including gender and transgender status), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender identity, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. E3 hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing
Notes Information about other positions and locations listed in the original posting has been removed for clarity.
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Responsibilities
Provide operational and technical advice for projects and programs as well as support program acquisition efforts for advanced technology, future concept development, and integration activities.
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.
Provide inputs and support on technical and/or programmatic status reporting of individual projects, programs, or portfolios.
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 plan.
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.
Advise the Government program manager on technical engagements (e.g., technical interchange meetings, design reviews, program conferences), as well as establish customer and contractor interfaces.
Provide technical and operational insight to support mission protection, operations, and mission data assessments; recommend viable solutions for technical anomalies.
Support the development, delivery, review, and evaluation of impact analyses, audits, studies, compliance inspections, and readiness reviews.
Provide modeling, simulation, and analysis as well as architectural development support, including definition and development of Space Protection and Space Control mission area architectures and alternatives, force packaging, courses of action, and validation to determine effectiveness of architectures and alternatives being evaluated.
Required Qualifications
Extensive experience providing modeling and simulation support; engineering and technical expertise for space defense modeling, simulation, and analysis, including assessment of National Space Control Capabilities, Space Protection Program, Space Situational Awareness, and national-level and Joint-level studies.
Detailed working knowledge of modeling, simulation, and study activities, especially as it pertains to the Executive Agent for Space Systems.
Proficiency in performing and leading national-level studies and analyses; ability to work closely with technical teams and stakeholders.
Strong communication skills and ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable recommendations.
EEO statement: As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, E3 Federal Solutions, LLC (E3) is dedicated to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex (including gender and transgender status), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender identity, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. E3 hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing
Notes Information about other positions and locations listed in the original posting has been removed for clarity.
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