Project Manager/Execution Lead

The successful candidate will oversee, guide, and optimize integration of space vehicles carrying the Warlock Payload and associated ground segments across various SDA programs/offices.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Required Skills & Experience:

• 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 Skills & Experience:

• Master of Science or higher

Compensation: Starting salary ranges from $170,000-$190,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

Why LinQuest?

20 years of excellence from concept to capability.

LinQuest is a national security space leader that enables defense and intelligence missions through advanced digital solutions and the development, integration, and operation of mission control systems. As a recognized thought leader in Digital Engineering and Digital Transformation, LinQuest delivers the technical capability, innovation, agility, and operational expertise to accelerate our Nation's competitive advantage in space. From concept to capability, LinQuest architects integrate end-to-end solutions, enabling Digital Dominance for a Digital Space Force.

Benefits: LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit:https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits