Role Description Join 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 Senior Space Systems Engineer to support SDA’s mission. Responsibilities - Provides technical oversight and leadership for development, testing, integration, and operations effort associated with the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. - Provide systems engineering guidance in the development of test and evaluation plans, system verification plans, and other systems engineering processes and documents. - 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 plans. - Maintain awareness of current program schedule, monitor acquisition implementation, report requirement shortfalls, and provide program assessments based on the identified risks. - Advise the Government program manager on technical engagements such as technical interchange meetings, design reviews, program conferences, and other informational meetings. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM). - Minimum of 10 years’ experience with satellite and ground systems. - Technical and analytic understanding of satellite and ground system interaction. - Strong experience in requirements development and tracking. - Ability to work in fast paced environment with excellent oral and written communication skills. - TS Clearance required. Must be able to obtain/maintain SCI. Preferred Qualifications - Master’s degree in STEM or related discipline. Company Description 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. 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 staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.