Senior SETA Space Support Lead (TS/SCI)

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

Job summary

QinetiQ US seeks a SETA Space Support Lead to guide mission integration, flight operations, and IC space architecture in a SCIF within the National Capital Region. A TS/SCI with polygraph is required, along with extensive IC space/program experience.

You will collaborate with government and industry partners to resolve complex integration challenges. The role demands strong analytic and communication skills, the ability to develop briefings and recommendations for senior stakeholders, and the

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• 10+ years of IC, national security, or space mission experience.
• Prior Intelligence Community experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a SCIF.
• Strong background in aerospace/astronautics, electrical engineering, CS, or systems engineering.
• Knowledge of IC space architecture and spaceflight operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide SETA space mission support to government customers across technical and program activities.
• Lead or support IC space architecture, flight operations, and mission integration efforts.
• Assist space integration involving EO, IR, and spectral systems across stakeholders.
• Assess technical issues, risks, and constraints on classified space programs.
• Develop action plans and coordinate implementation with stakeholders.
• Apply engineering expertise to evaluate mission needs and system performance.
• Coordinate with government, SETA, FFRDC, UARC, and industry teams in classified envs.
• Support mission planning, readiness reviews, and operational decision forums.
• Prepare technical briefings, white papers, and leadership updates.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

10+ years of IC/space/nationalSecurity

Prior Intelligence CommunityExperience

Ability to work in a SCIF

Technical background in aerospace/astr

Understanding of IC space architecture

Experience supporting IC flight ops

Experience supporting spaceIntegration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in STEM (Aerospace/Astronautical/Electrical/CS/Systems)

Job description

QinetiQ US seeks a SETA Space Support Lead to guide mission integration, flight operations, and IC space architecture in a SCIF within the National Capital Region. A TS/SCI with polygraph is required, along with extensive IC space/program experience.

You will collaborate with government and industry partners to resolve complex integration challenges. The role demands strong analytic and communication skills, the ability to develop briefings and recommendations for senior stakeholders, and the