QinetiQ U.S.
Overview
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 C5ISR platform. This position will be part of the Global Surveillance portfolio and directly support both US Government and Allied customers.
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. Our work contributes to innovative research in sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR). We work with defense, aerospace, security, and related fields to protect the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive environment and to supporting your success in both professional and personal lives.
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 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 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 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 guidance for 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 including engineering drawings, engineering standards, engineering specifications, technical proposals, manuals, and related disclosures.
Support the preparation of major complex documentation for engineering and technical content.
Supply Chain
Experience in logistical support of procurement and delivery of hardware and software materials to support government systems.
Provide logistical support for sustainment activities including receipt, storage, inventory management, information assurance, data management, and spare parts management.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a Technical discipline with a minimum of 15 years of 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 and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with national security C5ISR programs.
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 email staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call 540-658-2720 Opt. 4 and share 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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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. Our work contributes to innovative research in sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR). We work with defense, aerospace, security, and related fields to protect the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive environment and to supporting your success in both professional and personal lives.
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 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 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 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 guidance for 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 including engineering drawings, engineering standards, engineering specifications, technical proposals, manuals, and related disclosures.
Support the preparation of major complex documentation for engineering and technical content.
Supply Chain
Experience in logistical support of procurement and delivery of hardware and software materials to support government systems.
Provide logistical support for sustainment activities including receipt, storage, inventory management, information assurance, data management, and spare parts management.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a Technical discipline with a minimum of 15 years of 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 and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with national security C5ISR programs.
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 email staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call 540-658-2720 Opt. 4 and share 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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