IC Space Mission Lead (SETA) — TS/SCI SCIF

QinetiQ US; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US in Chantilly, VA seeks a SETA Space Support Lead to provide mid-to-senior technical and operational leadership in IC space programs within a SCIF. The ideal candidate has active TS/SCI with Polygraph and a strong aerospace/engineering background.

You will coordinate space integration with mission partners, lead flight operations, readiness reviews, and technical interchange meetings in the National Capital Region, supporting high-priority classified missions.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
• 10+ years of relevant IC/space mission program experience.
• Experience working in a SCIF and national security environments.
• Technical background in aerospace, astronautical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or systems engineering.
• Understanding of IC space architecture and space integration activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support technical coordination for IC space architecture, flight operations, and mission integration activities.
• Coordinate space integration across mission, ground, payload, and operations teams.
• Assess technical issues, mission risks, and operational constraints for classified programs.
• Develop action plans and coordinate implementation with stakeholders in a classified environment.
• Prepare technical briefings and leadership updates for senior government stakeholders.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

SCIF experience

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Flight operations experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Astronautical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related STEM

Job description

QinetiQ US in Chantilly, VA seeks a SETA Space Support Lead to provide mid-to-senior technical and operational leadership in IC space programs within a SCIF. The ideal candidate has active TS/SCI with Polygraph and a strong aerospace/engineering background.

You will coordinate space integration with mission partners, lead flight operations, readiness reviews, and technical interchange meetings in the National Capital Region, supporting high-priority classified missions.