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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 mission partners across the Intelligence Community and national security space mission environment. You will support mission planning, technical analysis, operations coordination, and systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA) activities tied to flight operations, ground site operations, modeling and simulation, and mission execution.
We are seeking a SETA Mission Support Member to provide mid-to-senior-level technical and operational support in the National Capital Region. The ideal candidate has an active TS/SCI with Polygraph, direct Intelligence Community experience, a technical background in aerospace, astronautics, electrical engineering, physics, or a related discipline, and the ability to work in a SCIF in support of sensitive mission operations.
Responsibilities
Provide SETA mission support to government customers across technical, operational, and programmatic mission areas
Support mission planning, coordination, and execution activities involving flight operations, ground site operations, and related mission systems
Apply technical expertise in aerospace, astronautics, electrical engineering, physics, or a related field to assess mission concepts, system performance, and operational readiness
Support modeling and simulation activities, including scenario development, analysis, mission performance assessment, and technical evaluation of operational concepts
Coordinate with government, SETA, FFRDC, UARC, industry, and mission partner stakeholders in classified environments
Develop, review, and delivery technical products, briefings, analyses, and recommendations for government leadership and mission stakeholders
Support operational planning and issue resolution in a SCIF environment
Maintain awareness of mission priorities, operational schedules, system constraints, and ground site activities affecting execution
Support a flexible work schedule as required to meet mission, operational, and customer needs
Required Qualifications
Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
10+ years of relevant experience supporting Intelligence Community, Department of War, or national security missions
Prior Intelligence Community experience
Ability to work in a SCIF
Technical background in aerospace engineering, astronautical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or a related technical discipline
Experience supporting IC flight operations and ground site operations
Strong analytical, written, and verbal communications skills
Ability to develop high-quality technical products, briefings, and recommendations for senior government stakeholders
Ability to work in a fast-paced, classified mission environment with changing priorities and time-sensitive requirements
Ability to support a flexible work schedule
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Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Astronautical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related STEM discipline
Experience supporting space, airborne, ISR, or national technical means missions
Experience working across government, SETA, FFRDC, UARC, and industry stakeholder teams
Experience supporting operational readiness reviews, mission rehearsals, technical interchange meetings, or ground system integration activities
Familiarity with mission assurance, systems engineering, test and evaluation, or operational analysis in classified environments
Pay Transparency
The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $200,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
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
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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 pr