Senior Space Capability Warfighter Integration SME

QinetiQ US; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US in Chantilly, Virginia is looking for a Senior Space Capability Warfighter Integration Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join their team supporting the Space Development Agency. The role involves translating user requirements into technical specifications and facilitating requirements generation with operational communities.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in Space Operations, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and an active TS/SCI clearance. Join QinetiQ US to contribute to innovative space capabilities!

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Space Support to Operations or Space Operations.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Strong ability to understand complex technical architectures.

Responsibilities

• Translate operational user requirements into technical specifications.
• Serve as liaison between development teams and operational communities.
• Support transition planning from development to operational deployment.

Skills

Space Support to Operations

Satellite system architectures

Technical and operational translation

Systems thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or STEM

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

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

Join us in our fast‑paced support to the Space Development Agency (SDA). Recognized as the Department of Defense’s constructive disruptor for space acquisition, SDA delivers space‑based capabilities to the joint warfighter to support terrestrial missions through development, fielding, and operation of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. SDA capitalizes on a unique business model that values speed and lowers costs by harnessing commercial development to achieve a proliferated architecture and enhance resilience. We are seeking a Senior Space Capability Warfighter Integration Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support SDA’s mission.

Responsibilities include:

Requirements & Design

• Translate operational user requirements into technical system specifications
• Support Concept of Operations (CONOPs) development for satellite capabilities
• Participate in design reviews to ensure user needs are addressed and considered in design decisions
• Facilitate requirements generation and validation with warfighter communities

Warfighter & Executive Engagement

• Serve as liaison between development teams and operational user communities
• Support executive engagements and product development conveying capabilities and achievements
• Coordinate with Combatant Commands and operational units on capability integration

Program Transition

• Support transition planning from development to operational deployment
• Facilitate handover activities to operational commands
• Document lessons learned and user feedback for future program improvements
• Support initial operations and early operational capability phases

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 5 years in Space Support to Operations or Space Operations
• Clearance: Active TS/SCI required: qinetiqclearedjob
• Experience with satellite system architectures and space‑based capabilities
• Proven ability to translate between technical and operational communities
• Education: Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Systems Engineering, STEM preferred)
• Strong systems thinking and ability to understand complex technical architectures

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree in Engineering or related field
• Experience in Joint operations centers or command and control environments
• 10+ years active duty military or adjacent experience
• Knowledge of Military Staff, Combatant Command operations and planning processes
• Experience with LEO satellite constellations or proliferated architectures

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 [e-mail] or call [phone] 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.