Qualis LLC is seeking a Systems Engineer (Warlock Mission Lead) to provide expertise and support to one of our Space programs in Huntsville, AL. Systems Engineer job responsibilities include:
- Oversee, guide, and optimize integration of space vehicles carrying the Warlock Payload and associated ground segments across various SDA programs/offices.
- Support delivery of a constellation of low-latency mesh network providers, promulgating fire control solutions at scale, with future capability to connect to other layers, warfighters, partner systems.
- Support integrated space vehicle systems development, including integration of mission payloads (emphasis on RF communications, advanced signal processing, onboard data processor) with satellite buses.
- Oversee algorithm development for geolocation, detection, classification, and tracking in support of long-range kill chains
- Oversee and guide payload design, development, integration, and test activities assessing performing requirements and SWaP for proliferated LEO operations
- Oversee integration of the Space Vehicle (SV) into the SDA’s ground system network design and with the other satellite vendors to create the mesh network.
- Coordinate the development of operational procedures for RF and optical payloads, including joining networks, maintaining connections, and mission planning
- Oversee the development of the SV’s flight software and solutions to maintain the on-orbit mesh network
- Oversee Assembly, Integration and Test activities
- Characterize the impact of space vehicle and payload design decisions on mission effectiveness
- Support modeling and simulation (M&S) development and analysis for advanced fire control
- Identify capability gaps and devise advanced fire control actions to help address those gaps; identify and assess key architecture and system level trades
- Develop Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) for new capabilities and coordinating them across the affected organizations
- Develop enterprise, system, functional, performance, and interface requirements
- Support programmatic actions in program execution encompassing costs, schedule and performance
- Prepare briefings and recommendations for senior decision makers
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or relevant technical discipline
- 10 years direct related experience in developing target tracking and/or fire control solutions
- Demonstrated experience in requirements development, monitoring and execution
- Strong written and oral communications skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and energetic environment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Current TS/SCI Required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree – Master of Science or higher preferred
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
