Systems Architect

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QinetiQ is seeking a Senior Systems Architect to lead the development of new technologies aimed at advancing the capabilities of C5ISR sensor systems. This position will support our sensor product programs that are developing a series of next generation high spectral fidelity systems for commercial and defense applications. 

Your Contribution to the Mission:

• Lead the airborne C5ISR sensor systems cross-functional team of engineers through the full product lifecycle, to include:
  • System Architecture/Concept Design
  • Trade analyses of system components, EO/IR, hyperspectral, RF/EW, and laser sensors
  • Requirements definition and tracking
  • Stabilized multi mission payload design and integration to platforms (ground and airborne)
  • Field and flight testing, data collect, mission coordination and direction
  • Reliability, Maintainability and Failure analyses
  • System functionality, performance upgrades, and system transition to production.
• Apply innovative approaches to designing, integrating, testing, and producing complex engineering sensor systems
• Recommend future direction of projects to company leadership and deliver technical and program briefs to government and contractor personnel at all levels
• Work with customers, domestic and international strategic partners, on adaptation and integration of C5ISR multi mission payloads to airborne platforms, communication nodes and ground control systems.
• Work with Program Management and senior Leadership to ensure the quality and overall performance of the engineering team and final product.
• Contribute to the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contracts.
• Participate in the development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing business opportunities.

To Land This Job, You Need:

• BS degree or equivalent experience in either Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years demonstrated experience in design, integration, and test of EO-IR and/or hyperspectral sensors and systems airborne applications.
• 5+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary team of engineers in executing sensor systems projects
• Hands on experience with:
  • Preferred - Confluence, JIRA, MS Project, MagicDraw or similar project management and system engineering tools
  • Nice to have – Altium, Solidworks, NV-IPM, Zemax

Job Type:  Full Time

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QinetiQ Inc. 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.