Position OverviewJoin 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:
ResponsibilitiesRequirements & 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
