Systems Engineer at QinetiQ US
Reston, VA 22090
About the Job
Company Overview
We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).
QinetiQ Inc.'s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ Inc. means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.
Why Join QinetiQ Inc.?
If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ Inc. will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.
Position Overview
QinetiQ is recruiting for a Systems Engineer to join our growing team of individuals providing the full spectrum of capabilities. We solve hard target problems for our customers on major, well-known electronics systems, to custom hard-to-find, one-off platforms.
Responsibilities
The Systems Engineer will design and develop complex new systems and data platforms or make significant enhancements to existing ones. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with experience in developing scalable data platforms, with experience in business intelligence, analytics, data science and data products. They must have strong, firsthand technical expertise in a variety of big data technologies and the proven ability to fashion robust scalable solutions that can manage large data sets. They must be at ease working in an agile environment with little supervision.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Company EEO Statement
Accessibility/Accommodation:
If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.
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.
We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).
QinetiQ Inc.'s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ Inc. means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.
Why Join QinetiQ Inc.?
If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ Inc. will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.
Position Overview
QinetiQ is recruiting for a Systems Engineer to join our growing team of individuals providing the full spectrum of capabilities. We solve hard target problems for our customers on major, well-known electronics systems, to custom hard-to-find, one-off platforms.
Responsibilities
The Systems Engineer will design and develop complex new systems and data platforms or make significant enhancements to existing ones. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with experience in developing scalable data platforms, with experience in business intelligence, analytics, data science and data products. They must have strong, firsthand technical expertise in a variety of big data technologies and the proven ability to fashion robust scalable solutions that can manage large data sets. They must be at ease working in an agile environment with little supervision.
- Design, program/develop, and modify software systems, applications, and tools, both existing and potentially new in the future
- Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints
- Correct errors by making the appropriate changes and then re-checking the program to ensure the desired result was produced
- Conduct testing of program and software applications to be sure they will produce the desired results and that instructions are correct
- Organize and maintaining documentation of application development and subsequent revisions so others can understand the program
- Collaborate with teammates, other service providers, vendors, and users to develop new programming method
- Develop and enhance complex new software products in a self-directed, agile environment.
Required Qualifications
- TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required #qinetiqclearedjob
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or IT field
- Experience with software development and/or data systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with C/C++, Scala, Groovy, Python, and/or shell scripting
- Experience with distributed computing technologies including Hadoop, HBase, Cassandra, Elasticsearch and Apache Spark a plus
- Hands-on experience working with Elastic Search, Mongo DB, Node, Hadoop, Map Reduce, Spark, Rabbit MQ, and NiFi.
- DevOps experience building and deploying cloud infrastructure with technologies like Ansible or Cloud Formation.
- Experience developing and deploying algorithms.
Company EEO Statement
Accessibility/Accommodation:
If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.
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.
