Senior Communications Engineer (Ts/Sci) Didf3

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. 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 has an immediate opening for a Communications Engineer to support a government client's prototype and experimentation cell. The candidate will provide technical expertise in communications area of expertise to government program managers and provide general SETA level support. The candidate will provide technical input and advice to the Program Manager and serve in a Systems Engineering role to support designs review, test procedures, and provide feedback and recommendations to the client Program Manager on Command and Control design and architecture needs.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide technical advice/input to the client Program Manager that lays the strategic foundation for critical, national capability and customer's future initiatives

• Understand and contribute to system designs and technical approaches to guide next generation weapon systems

• Coordinate the development and integration of software and hardware solutions into the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS)

• Develop enterprise, system, functional, performance, and interface requirements for command and control solutions for Army and Navy Weapon systems

• Be familiar with Command and Control Battle Management Operations

• Coordinate and develop program plans, milestone, and integrated master schedules

• Coordinate with modeling and simulation teams to assess impacts to the architecture

• Review engineering documents and provide SME support, Participate in SRR, PDR, CDR type activities

• Resolve highly complex and multi-dimensional problems requiring consideration of variables that impact multiple aspects of the project/program

• Incorporate Joint Warfighter, Mission Partners and internal team's feedback and input on product strategy and identify the best path to improve efficiencies

• Support application product managers and coordinate cross-functional teams (i.e. Government, Military, SETA, FFRDC, UARC, & Industry)

• Develop key products such as briefing materials, white papers and review source selection sensitive data and make recommendations to Program Managers

• CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required up to 25% of the time. Travel includes, but not limited to,Hawaii, Alaska, and Europe (Germany, Poland & UK)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering or math

• Minimum of 10 years experience in Command & Control Engineering

• Active TS/SCI #qinetiqclearedjob

• Strong Experience in requirements development and tracking

• Experience in systems engineering

• Experience in project management

• Ability to work in fast paced environment with excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in science, technology, engineering or math

• 15 years of system engineering experience

• Familiar with Navy and Army Weapons systems

• Experience with Command and Control networks in EUCOM, INDOPACOM and NORTHCOM

• Experience with DoD and/or IC customers

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 send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com 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.