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# Senior Space Systems Engineer

- **Company:** QinetiQ Inc.
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Network Interface Controllers, Systems Development Life Cycle, Satcom, Requirements Management, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration, MagicDraw
- **Published:** June 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8995458/senior-space-systems-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, electrical engineering, or a related STEM discipline;
 * 10+ years of systems engineering experience with DoD space programs including satellite development, ground system integration, or launch systems
 * Demonstrated expertise in systems engineering processes including requirements management, interface control, and verification and validation
 * Experience supporting formal design reviews and independent technical assessments in a government or SETA capacity
 * Knowledgeable with respect to IC, DoD, Air Force, Space Force, or SSC processes and procedures for space system development and delivery
 * Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to produce high-quality technical documents and executive briefings
 * Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple competing priorities; excellent organizational skills
 * Active Top Secret with SCI Eligibility; #qinetiqclearedjob, * Master's degree preferred
 * Experience with MBSE tools such as Cameo, MagicDraw, or equivalent platforms
 * Familiarity with Space Force acquisition programs including OPIR, SATCOM, PNT, Space Domain Awareness, or NC3 modernization
 * INCOSE CSEP (Certified Systems Engineering Professional) or equivalent certification

## Description

Join us in our fast-paced support to develop, advance, and sustain weapon systems for the U.S. Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners. You will be joining a team of personnel with experience and an in-depth understanding of the environments that include ground, near-space, space, and any system that operates in those environments to meet current and projected strategic, operational, and tactical needs for the Department of Defense (DoD). QinetiQ is a mission-led innovation company that works with the USSF and DoD to design, develop, field, and maintain requirements essential to national security and the survivability of the warfighter., We are seeking a Senior Space Systems Engineer to provide expert technical oversight and engineering advisory support across the full lifecycle of space acquisition programs under the SAF/SQ program. The ideal candidate applies disciplined systems engineering practices to help the government develop, integrate, and sustain resilient space capabilities and has a strong background providing independent technical assessments of contractor deliverables and design reviews., * Provide senior-level systems engineering advisory support for space acquisition programs including requirements analysis, architecture development, interface control, and integration planning

 * Review and assess contractor technical documentation including Systems Engineering Plans (SEPs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and system specifications; provide independent technical evaluations and recommendations
 * Support the revision or drafting of JCIDS and acquisition documentation such as Initial Capability Documents, Analysis of Alternatives, Concept of Operations, Technical/Systems Requirement Documents, and System Specifications
 * Advise the Government program manager on technical engagements (e.g., technical interchange meetings, design reviews, program conferences) and establish customer and contractor interfaces
 * Provide technical and operational insight to support mission protection, operations, and mission data assessments; recommend viable solutions for technical anomalies
 * Conduct technical risk assessments and trade studies; develop risk mitigation strategies and advise government leadership on program technical health
 * Provide oversight of contractor design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR); assess technical readiness and identify open issues requiring government action
 * Support development of CONOPS, operational architecture artifacts, and integration plans across space, ground, transport, and user segments
 * Contribute to Space Force digital engineering initiatives by applying model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methodologies and tools


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