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TACSATCOM SME

QinetiQ US

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Chantilly, VA
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Job Description

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

Join us in our fast-paced support to the Space Development Agency (SDA). Recognized as the Department of Defense's constructive disruptor for space acquisition, SDA delivers space-based capabilities to the joint warfighter to support terrestrial missions through development, fielding, and operation of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. SDA capitalizes on a unique business model that values speed and lowers costs by harnessing commercial development to achieve a proliferated architecture and enhance resilience. We are seeking a TACSATCOM Subject Matter Expert to support SDA's mission. Responsibilities include:

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrated experience with communications theory, link budgets, hardware / software components that make up communications systems
  • Provide technical oversight of an advanced satellite communications system
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the development of advanced waveforms, technical trade studies, verification of requirements and testing programs.
  • Plan and execute complex, multi-faceted projects
  • Recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results, and make appropriate recommendations
  • Able to stratify resources against approved program; plan present, and execute budgets; analyze budget impacts on programs and forecast long-term funding requirements


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or science discipline
  • 10+ years in aerospace, space or defense industries
  • Experience with satellite communication payloads, user terminals and the integration of the two
  • Active TS/SCI clearance; #qinetiqclearedjob


Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in engineering or science discipline


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. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity 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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