Warfighter Integration Lead

Warfighter Integration Lead

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2 months ago(4/2/2026 8:46 AM)

Job ID


2026-12039

Posted Date


Operations

Job Location

US-VA-Arlington

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 develop, advance, and sustain weapon systems for the U.S. Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners. You will be joining a team of personnel with experience and an in-depth understanding of the environments that include ground, near-space, space, and any system that operates in those environments to meet current and projected strategic, operational, and tactical needs for the Department of Defense (DoD). QinetiQ is a mission-led innovation company that works with the USSF and DoD to design, develop, field, and maintain requirements essential to national security and the survivability of the warfighter.

We are seeking a Warfighter Integration Lead to bridge space capability concept development and operational warfighter requirements under the SAF/SQ program. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience translating combatant command needs into acquisition-ready specifications and CONOPS, and has a deep understanding of how space capabilities support joint warfighting operations.

Responsibilities

Lead engagement with combatant commands, service components, and joint warfighter communities to capture, analyze, and prioritize operational needs for space capabilities
• Translate warfighter requirements and Operational Needs Statements (ONS) into technically sound, acquisition-ready specifications and concept-of-operations (CONOPS) documents
• Support the revision or drafting of JCIDS and acquisition documentation such as Initial Capability Documents (ICDs), Analysis of Alternatives, Capability Development Documents (CDDs), and DOTMLPF analyses
• Facilitate warfighter working groups, requirements reviews, and capability assessment forums; develop associated briefings and summary products
• Provide operational and technical advice for projects and programs as well as support program acquisition efforts for advanced technology, future concept development, and integration activities
• Maintain a broad awareness and understanding of all programs and technology development efforts in execution across the applicable portfolio; assist integrated product teams and working groups
• Advise the Government program manager on technical engagements including technical interchange meetings, design reviews, and program conferences
• Identify areas of improvement with actionable, feasible recommendations for reducing risk; support risk identification and detailed mitigation planning
• Monitor evolving joint doctrine and operational concepts; assess implications for SAF/SQ acquisition programs and advise government leadership

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, systems engineering, operations research, or a related discipline;
• 10+ years of experience in space operations, joint requirements development, or space acquisition support
• Demonstrated experience translating operational requirements into acquisition-ready documentation
• Deep understanding of joint warfighting concepts, CCMD operational needs, and space mission areas (ISR, SATCOM, PNT, missile warning, space domain awareness)
• Familiarity with the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) and DoD requirements processes
• Strong facilitation, written, and verbal communication skills; proven ability to lead cross-functional working groups and brief senior leadership
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple competing priorities; excellent organizational skills
• Active Top Secret with SCI Eligibility; #qinetiqclearedjob

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred
• Military service with direct experience in space operations, joint staff assignments, or combatant command headquarters
• Prior SETA experience supporting a Space Force, SDA, or Air Force space program office
• Familiarity with Space Force capability development frameworks and acquisition pathways

Company EEO Statement

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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 protected Veteran status.