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Space Systems Engineer - Integration

Job in Chantilly, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22021, USA
Listing for: QinetiQ U.S.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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).

Qineti

Q 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 Qineti

Q 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.

Position Overview

Qineti

Q has an immediate opening for a Space Systems Engineer support the next generation development for our Advanced Fire Control Cell. 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 ensure the vendor's satellites will meet SDA's architecture needs.

Duties include:

Responsibilities
  • Provide technical support and advisory services on complex space systems integration and test efforts
  • Oversee systems engineering processes, including cost, schedule, and performance tradeoffs
  • Support the development of test objectives, plans, schedules, and the execution of the tests, supporting analysis and developing reports
  • Work with multiple teams and program offices supporting the coordination, development and execution of system test plans and integration efforts to include the planning, coordinating, executing tests, deconflicting resources, analyzing test data, identifying and facilitating the resolution of issues, and documenting test results
  • Perform risk management activities, including identification and assessment, and develop risk mitigation strategies
  • Support application product managers and coordinate cross-functional teams (i.e. Government, Military, SETA, FFRDC, UARC, & Industry)
  • Develop briefings, written reports, and assessments to be provided to a variety of audiences, from working level to senior executives
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering and math
  • Minimum of 8 years experience with satellite and fire control systems
  • TS/SCI clearance
  • Strong Experience in requirements development and tracking
  • Technical and analytic understanding of satellite and ground system interaction
  • Experience in systems engineering
  • Ability to work in fast paced environment with excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
  • Masters degree in science, technology, engineering and math
  • 8 years experience with satellite fire control systems
  • Agile framework experience including use of Jira/Confluence
  • Experience DoD and or IC customers
  • Current experience with space systems
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  or call  Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

Qineti

Q 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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