Ground Execution Lead - Space & Defense Systems

QinetiQ US; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US is seeking a Ground Execution Lead to support SDA missions in Chantilly, VA. You will advise government representatives, manage ground segment requirements, and coordinate cross‑disciplinary teams to ensure successful transitions to operations.

Candidates bring a STEM background with 10+ years in satellite/ground systems, DoD acquisitions experience, and a TS clearance. This role offers competitive pay and the chance to affect space systems development and fielding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM).
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience with satellite and ground systems.
• Technical and analytic understanding of satellite and ground system interaction.
• Strong experience in DoW acquisitions program planning and execution.
• Experience with different cost types and fixed price contracts, FAR/DFARS compliance, and supplier and subcontractor performance oversight.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• TS Clearance required. Must be able to obtain/maintain SCI; #qinetiqclearedjob

Responsibilities

• Assists and advises COR/AOR on DoW acquisitions program planning and execution, including requirements development and tracking, contracts, finance, risk, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure PWSA Ground Segment requirements closure, including terrestrial communication elements, development, test, and integration environments, and HW/SW components transition to operations.
• Maintain awareness of baseline requirements, interfaces, and integration touchpoints to progress milestones and operations/transition.
• Coordinate and troubleshoot to ensure PWSA Ground Segment transitions to operations physically and virtually.
• Ensure all documentation, infrastructure, environments, workstations, licensing, and displays are configured and running as designed.
• Work closely with mission operations to support CONOPS execution across DOTMLPF-P.
• Provide expertise across the Systems Engineering lifecycle and identify system gaps proactively.

Skills

STEM background

Satellite systems

Ground systems

DoW acquisitions program planning

Contracting/FAR/DFARS

Security clearance (TS/SCI eligible)

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

QinetiQ US is seeking a Ground Execution Lead to support SDA missions in Chantilly, VA. You will advise government representatives, manage ground segment requirements, and coordinate cross‑disciplinary teams to ensure successful transitions to operations.

Candidates bring a STEM background with 10+ years in satellite/ground systems, DoD acquisitions experience, and a TS clearance. This role offers competitive pay and the chance to affect space systems development and fielding.