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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.
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 Overview
QinetiQ Inc. is seeking a Senior Program Director (SPD) to support the integration of existing and new technologies aimed at providing a fully integrated airborne solution with primary radio detection and ranging (RADAR) and Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) payloads across a robust command, control, communications, computers, cyber, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C5ISR) platform. This position will be part of our Global Surveillance portfolio and directly support both US Government and Allied customers.
Responsibilities
Your Contribution to the Mission:
The SPD will be responsible for program execution through direct customer interaction and the leadership of a senior systems engineering team. The SPD plans and directs all aspects of systems engineering and will be responsible for leading and managing the team in the requirements management, compliance, development, production, integration and test, and sustainment of complex C5ISR systems. Specific responsibilities include:
- Program Management
- Provide technical interface to customers for verification and validation of program requirements.
- Determine most practical and cost-effective ways of implementing changes and improvements to platform systems.
- Develop and negotiate major system specifications with customers and subcontractors.
- Maintain contract schedules for platform systems deliveries while inserting changes and improvements in materials and systems.
- Create briefings and reports including technical and programmatic assessments presenting analysis, results, conclusions, and recommendations; brief senior staff and customer as requested.
- Provide technical and programmatic support through the entire project life cycle including concept development, system definition, acquisition planning, source selection, system design, development, integration and test, system delivery, and mission operations.
- Manage all budgets, costs, schedules, and deliverables associated with the program
- Technical Knowledge
- Provide lead technical responsibility for large complex projects or complete systems.
- Develop product design descriptions, requirements and system test documentation, safety analysis reports, and technical analyses against requirements.
- Direct the preparation of cost estimates and technical discussions of proposed new systems as well as provide technical review for this documentation
- Participate in committees to define System CONOPS, system configurations, network parameters, Data security, data products and management, system performance, safety reviews, etc.
- Perform analysis and testing to evaluate and integrate new sensors
- Design Development
- Approve product design or changes
- Resolve engineering or science problems
- Use intuitive judgment for engineering analyses
- Participate in design reviews and technical interchange meetings to assess and guide development activities performed by development contractors.
- Conduct and support internal and customer design reviews.
- Research state-of-the-art sensor technologies and sensor concepts/capabilities and provide technical advice to guide next generation use of those technologies.
- Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution to meet design requirements.
- Project Documentation
- Lead in the preparation of major complex written documentation to include engineering drawings, engineering standards, engineering specifications, technical proposals, technical manuals, disclosures and scientific discoveries.
- Support the preparation of major complex written documentation to include engineering drawings, engineering standards, engineering specifications, technical proposals, technical manuals, disclosures and scientific discoveries.
- Supply Chain
- Experience in logistical support of procurement and delivery of commercial, non-commercial, hardware and software materials to support the development of government systems.
- Provide logistical support for systems, sub-system and spare parts sustainment activities including receipt, storage, inventory management, information assurance and data base management and sustainment, property accountability, requirements determination, requisitioning, issuing, packaging and shipment of various hardware.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical discipline with minimum of 15 years relevant experience; or Master’s Degree with 10 years of relevant experience.
- PMP Certification
- Experience working OCONUS and partnering with NATO.
- Experience in Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
- Broad understanding of DoD airborne and ground systems, hardware, software, operations, and their interdependence
- Experience in supporting radar or communications integrations for air or ground-based systems.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- Experience with national security C5ISR programs.
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 (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.
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