SETA Space Support Lead

Posted 19 days ago

qinetiqChantilly (VA)

Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists Space Research and Technology

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Lead

SALARY

$150,000 - $200,000

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About the role

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 JoinQinetiQ 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: Join us in our fast-paced support to mission partners across the Intelligence Community and national security space mission environment. You will support technical leadership, space mission integration, flight operations, and issue resolution for classified mission programs in the National Capital Region. We are seeking a SETA Space Support Lead to provide mid-to-senior level technical and operational leadership in a SCIF environment. The ideal candidate has active TS/SCI with Polygraph, Intelligence Community experience, and a technical background in aerospace, astronautics, electrical engineering, computer science, systems engineering, or a related discipline. This role requires a strong understanding of IC space architecture, flight operations, and space integration involving electro-optical, infrared, and spectral systems.

Responsibilities:

Provide SETA space mission support to government customers across technical, operational, integration, and program execution activities
Lead or support technical coordination for IC space architecture, flight operations, and mission integration activities
Support space integration involving electro-optical, infrared, and spectral systems, including coordination across mission, ground, payload, and operations stakeholders
Assess technical issues, mission risks, integration challenges, and operational constraints affecting classified space programs
Proactively identify issues, develop courses of action, coordinate with stakeholders, and support implementation through resolution
Apply technical expertise in aerospace, astronautics, electrical engineering, computer science, systems engineering, or a related field to evaluate mission needs, system performance, and integration approaches
Coordinate with government, SETA, FFRDC, UARC, industry, and mission partner teams in classified environments
Support mission planning, flight operations, system integration, technical interchange meetings, readiness reviews, and operational decision forums
Develop technical briefings, white papers, issue papers, COA recommendations, decision materials, and leadership updates
Maintain awareness of operational schedules, integration dependencies, system constraints, and mission priorities
Work in a SCIF environment and support mission priorities in the National Capital Region

Required Qualifications:

Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph 10+ years of relevant experience supporting Intelligence Community, Department of War, national security, space, or technical mission programs
Prior Intelligence Community experience
Ability to work in a SCIFTechnical background in aerospace engineering, astronautical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, systems engineering, or a related technical discipline
Understanding of Intelligence Community space architecture
Experience supporting IC flight operations
Experience supporting space integration activities involving electro-optical, infrared, and spectral systems
Demonstrated ability to identify technical or operational issues, develop courses of action, coordinate across stakeholders, and support implementation through resolution
Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to develop high-quality technical products, briefings, and recommendations for senior government stakeholders
Ability to work in a fast-paced, classified mission environment with multiple priorities and time-sensitive requirements#qinetiqclearedjob

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Astronautical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related STEM discipline
Experience supporting space, airborne, ISR, national technical means, or classified mission programs
Experience supporting mission integration, ground integration, payload integration, operational readiness reviews, mission rehearsals, or technical interchange meetings
Experience coordinating across government, SETA, FFRDC, UARC, industry, and mission partner teams
Familiarity with mission assurance, systems engineering, test and evaluation, operations analysis, or anomaly resolution in classified environments
Pay Transparency

The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $200,000 USD.The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. 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 staffing@us. QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity 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.

Job Summary

Job ID: 2026-12204 Posted Date: Program/Mission Support

Job Location: US-VA-Chantilly

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