Systems Engineer/Aerospace (Warlock Mission Lead)

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