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
