Analysis Lead Engineer

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.

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 Analysis Lead Engineer to support SDA’s mission.  Responsibilities include:

• Lead performance analysis efforts for the Enterprise using the tool-sets developed by the M&S Lead Engineer and those available through the SDA Cells and relationships with other organizations.
• Establish requirements based on warfighter inputs.
• Verify Enterprise-level requirements through analysis.
• Validate system performance based on the results of Developmental Testing and Operational Testing
• Perform quick-turn analyses in support of external engagements and the Front Office
• Provide inputs and prioritization on needed updates to the M&S tool-set
• Manage a distributed team across multiple organizations
• Translate M&S results to actionable decision briefings to senior management

• Experience in modeling one or more of the critical mission areas: Missile Warning/Missile Tracking/Missile Defense, end-to-end kill chains, and/or communications systems and networks
• Experience with AFSIM, Python, and/or STK
• Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics
• Minimum of 10+ years experience with satellite and ground systems
• Ability to work in fast paced environment with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• TS Clearance with SCI Eligibility; @qinetiqclearedjob

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 [email protected] or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

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.