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# Tracking Systems Engineer

- **Company:** QinetiQ Inc.
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), MagicDraw
- **Published:** June 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8995456/tracking-systems-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or a related STEM discipline;
 * 8+ years of engineering experience with DoD space systems, sensor systems, or tracking technologies
 * Demonstrated knowledge of space situational awareness, satellite tracking, NC3 architectures, or related domains
 * Experience with systems engineering methodologies including requirements decomposition, interface management, 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
 * 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
 * Active TS w/ SCI Eligibility; #qinetiqclearedjob, * Master's degree preferred
 * Experience with DoD space sensing programs such as Space Fence, overhead persistent infrared (OPIR), or NC3 modernization efforts
 * Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo or MagicDraw
 * 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 Tracking Systems Engineer to provide expert technical analysis and engineering support to government customers responsible for developing, acquiring, and sustaining space-based tracking and sensing capabilities under the SAF/SQ program. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in space sensing, nuclear command control and communications (NC3), and systems engineering across the acquisition lifecycle., * Provide systems engineering support for space-based tracking, sensing, and NC3 programs including requirements analysis, architecture development, and trade studies

 * Evaluate contractor technical proposals, system specifications, and design documentation for space tracking and sensing systems; provide independent technical assessments and recommendations
 * Assess technical maturity, risk, and performance of tracking systems across all phases of the acquisition lifecycle
 * 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
 * Support development of Systems Engineering Plans (SEPs), Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs), and requirements verification matrices
 * Analyze space tracking data, sensor capabilities, and coverage architectures; provide recommendations to support acquisition decisions
 * Identify areas of improvement with actionable, feasible recommendations for reducing risk; support risk identification, process definition, and detailed technical risk mitigation plans


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