Mission Engineer

QinetiQ US • Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

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 Mission Engineer to support SDA’s mission. Mission Engineers support the Mission Engineering Lead in efforts to translate Warfighter needs/requests into CONOPS, OPSCON, Use Case, etc. to define the integrated capabilities the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) delivers to the Warfighter.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or relevant technical discipline
• 10+ years experience
• Understanding of satellite acquisition and operations technology best practices
• Strong written and oral communications
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• TS/SCI Eligibility

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with MBSE desired for representation of mission capabilities

Responsibilities

• Engage with the Warfigther Integration Cell (WIC) and Warfighters and other organizations to define specific mission sets and how the PWSA implements and executes them
• Support the Technical Director and Front Office in external engagement
• Supports development of CONOPS, OPSCON, use cases, and modeling and simulation capabilities to represent the appropriate mission cases
• Performs trade studies and develops courses of action for PWSA capabilities and requirements
• Works with the Requirements Lead to perform functional analysis to create requirements for the Enterprise and for Technical Requirements Documents in support of solicitation development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level