Senior Space Capability Warfighter Integration SME

QinetiQ US • Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• workplace flexibility
• commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family
• opportunities to work with a purpose

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior