Space Systems Engineer
Qualis Corporation, United States
Job Description
Qualis Corporation is seeking a highly qualified Engineer with demonstrated qualifications and proven experience in Space Systems to include MILSATCOM, Global Positioning System, Directed Energy, or Electronic Warfare. This position will assist with test design, planning, execution data analysis/system characterization and associated reporting for operational test and evaluation. This position will be filled at Peterson SFB in Colorado Springs, CO.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform analysis of the space system and subsystems
- Perform analysis of test capabilities
- Identify test capability requirements
- Identify test capability shortfalls
- Develop test methodologies and tools
- Recommend approaches to operational test and integrated developmental / operational test activities
- Provide inputs to Space Force Test Delta in support of planning requirements and OTamp;E activities
- Collect and analyze data to assist in the evaluation of system readiness / effectiveness / suitability / progress, and make recommendations to the test director
- Review, analyze, and report to test director status of Systems Program Office, and developmental contractor’s space systems documentation.
- Assist in determining the capability of the system to withstand natural and man-made threat environments, and quantify the degree of impairment
- Assist in preparing test documentation for inclusion in test and evaluation reports
- Assist in the preparation of briefings or slides as part of the report coordination process
- Assist in the preparation of lessons learned reports
- Participate in Integrated Test Teams
Requirements
- Must possess a bachelor's of science degree in a science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) field.
- Must have a minimum of 6 years of experience in the field of Engineering.
- Background in operational testing highly desired.
- Background in space systems, missile warning, satellite communications, global positioning system, directed energy, or electronic warfare highly desired.
- Position requires practical application of:
- The methods and techniques of engineering or systems architecture.
- The construction, application, properties, operations, and limitations of engineering systems, processes,
- Ability to utilize Design of Experiments as it applies to test design.
- Must be able to work in a fast paced environment while being able to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines
- Must have the ability to quickly understand the customers’ overall technical objectives and mission and provide effective solutions.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills along with customer interaction and presentation capabilities.
- Must be able to work effectively alone, unsupervised, or within a group.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Travel: 15-20% travel requirement.
Security Clearance:
- Active DoD Top Secret security clearance required. Must be SCI eligible.
- Must be able to maintain level of clearance required for this position.
Benefits
Qualis Corporation is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and talented workforce who can contribute to the mission and vision of the Company. Our employees are our greatest asset and we promote a positive work environment, teamwork, professional growth, innovation, community involvement, flexible scheduling and a family-friendly work environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled and a Participant in E-Verify