Lead System Engineer - Aerostat

at  QinetiQ

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 INC.?

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 Inc. 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.
QinetiQ Inc. is seeking a Lead Senior Systems Engineer to support the integration of existing and new technologies aimed at providing a fully integrated airborne solution with primary radio detection and ranging (RADAR) and Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) payloads across a robust command, control, communications, computers, cyber, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C5ISR) platform. This position will be part of our Global Surveillance portfolio and directly support both US Government and Allied customers.
Responsibilities

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Systems and/or Electrical Engineering discipline with minimum of 10 years relevant systems engineering experience; or Master’s Degree with 6 years of relevant systems engineering experience.
• Broad understanding of DoD airborne and ground systems, hardware, software, operations, and their interdependence.
• Engineering experience supporting radar or communications integrations for air or ground-based systems.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Be able to apply scientific principles, tools and techniques to achieve practical end results.
• Ability to apply innovative approaches to designing, integrating, testing, and producing complex engineering sensor systems.
• System modeling & simulation and/or system performance analysis
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.
• Job Type: Full TimeMinimum Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: DOD Top Secret
  Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Experience generating requirements using Model-Based Systems engineering and/or requirements management software Rational/DOORS/JAMA is a plus.
• Familiarity with tethered airborne systems and payloads.
• Experience with specific Systems engineering and integration applied to DoD airborne and ground systems.Experience with national security C5ISR programs.
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