Deployment & Logistics IPT Lead

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 US’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 US 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 US?

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 US 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

Deployment & Logistics IPT Lead

QinetiQ Inc. is looking to hire an experienced Senior Field Support Representative with Logistics experience to lead a multiple company team deploying and supporting aerostat systems OCONUS.  This person will be engaged throughout the development, integration, test and evaluation, and fielding  of aerostat systems, subsystems, and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee team of  mechanical, electrical/electronic, aerostat, or IT FSRs and technicians in the performance of selected operation and maintenance tasks across multiple sites and systems.
• Proficient at a wide range of technician tasks in order to train and equip FSR team to meet the challenges of deploying and maintaining aerostat  systems .and related support equipmen, including corrective and preventative maintance tasks. These skills include:
•  using standard mechanical and electrical hand tools, mechanical disassembly/assembly, wiring, soldering, operating standard and unique test equipment, repairing aerostat fabric and handling high-pressure gases
• aerostat line handling; pre-and post-flight inspection; weather observation; helium toppings; snubbing; inflations/ deflations; tether inspections, proficiency in all emergency procedures for both moored and airborne flight aerostat operations
• Standard, and special test and support equipment including any calibration and repair activities that can be performed at the site level
• Aerostat and ground support  structural, hydraulic, and electrical/electronic, equipment
• Responsible for ensuring team has processes, procedures, and training to identify field operational problems and developing solutions
• Plan and support field tests; analyze test data and submit appropriate test reports
• Oversee installation of approved engineering change proposals, modifications, and upgrades throughout the aerostat sleet of systems
• Assist in accident investigations
• Oversee site surveys, emplacement, and displacement activities
• Prepare and submit written reports and field correspondence addressing all technical, operational and maintenance assets for which they are responsible
•  Ensure all failed hardware is properly documented and sent for repair or disposed of and re-ordered
•  Ensure safety and security procedures are practiced in all phases of aerostat operation and maintenance.
• Support acquisition of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and Government off-the-shelf (GOTS) software and hardware.
• Support the acquisition and delivery of non-commercial hardware and software materials, such as spare and repair parts for aerial targets, aerial target subsystems, and other related equipment including mechanical, electrical, and contour surface parts. 
• Provide logistical support for aerostat systems, sub-system and spare parts sustainment activities including receipt, storage, inventory management, information assurance and data base management and sustainment, property accountability, requirements determination, requisitioning, issuing, packaging and shipment of various hardware. 
• Support military and commercial shipping activities to support the acquisition and delivery of equipment.
• Provide logistical support and assist in the program management of aerostat programs.  

Required Qualifications

• Experienced IPT Field support leader
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in logistical support of  procurement and delivery of commercial, non-commercial, hardware and software materials to support the development of government systems.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in functional tasks either on an aerostat system or a related industry/military equivalent
• Experienced using government supported procurement and shipping systems for the acquisition and delivery of government technology systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proposal writing experience, the ability to convey technical designs, ideas and results to non-technical audiences and to provide briefings to high-level government personnel.
• Experience acquiring and maintaining  both commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and Government off-the-shelf (GOTS) software and hardware components.
• An active DOD Secret or higher level clearance

Education Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or an associate’s degree, plus two years of formal technical training (via military or civilian technical schools) is required.

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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 staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US 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.