Launch Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Akhiok-Kaguyak, Inc; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Akhiok-Kaguyak, Inc is seeking a Launch Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide specialized support across various launch systems and missions. This role demands advanced knowledge in technical fields, with responsibilities including system assessments and collaboration with agencies like NASA. Ideal candidates will have a STEM degree and valuable experience in mission assurance and management processes.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedules

401(k) Retirement

Education Assistance

Qualifications

• Possess G4 qualifications, ideally a degree in a STEM field.
• Experience in launch systems and related technical support.
• Ability to conduct technical assessments and evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized technical support for launch systems.
• Assess and monitor launch vehicle readiness and mission requirements.
• Support the development of documentation and requirements for projects.

Skills

Technical advisement

Requirements management

Data management

Process re-engineering

Mission assurance

Education

STEM field degree

Specific expertise in launch systems

Job description

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Job Title: Launch Subject Matter Expert (SME) Company: Jadin Tech

Reports To: Program Manager Location: Multiple

FLSA Status: Exempt Salary: DOE

Jadin Tech is looking for Launch Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in Colorado Springs, CO, Los Angeles, CA and Cape Canaveral FL.

Launch Subject Matter Experts (LSMEs)

In general, Launch Subject Matter Experts (LSMEs) provide specialized technical support to assigned programs and projects in compliance with NRO Corporate Policies. LSME contractors are expected to possess General Level IV (G4) qualifications (Desired: STEM field degree), in addition to various types of specific expertise as described below.

LSMEs have professional experience in planning, conducting, technical advisement, and participating in short-term studies, design reviews, and requirements management. They are also able to understand, synthesize, assess, and derive requirements for launch systems and services, requiring advanced knowledge and the ability to originate and apply new or unique methods and procedures. LSMEs have the ability to perform technical assessments and evaluations based on engineering analysis and review of systems and services, such as identifying technology issues, suggesting desired enhancements, defining mission assurance requirements, performing data management, process re-engineering, and conducting technical or programmatic analysis.

LSMEs perform as recognized experts in specifications and/or utilization in the launch domain, and usually possess an advanced degree in the associated technical discipline as well as uniquely applicable experience or highly specialized knowledge. They support the development of required documentation to enable program/project planning, milestone preparation, requirements, deliverables and specifications development, execution, performance monitoring, and close-out, as well as the development of program/project briefs and associated meeting preparation.

LSME Launch Tasks Include

• Support LV & SV contractor reviews to assess progress, issues, and mission requirements traceability
• Provide insights on LV issues that may affect the LV/SV interface, SV hardware, or launch infrastructure
• Facilitate launch collaboration activities between NASA, USSF, NRO/IC, and OSL organizations
• Develop and coordinate for approval, through corporate business processes, new entrant non-recurring certification guides, policies, and instructions
• Generate lessons learned that can be shared across mission teams
• Assess strategic impacts of proposed launch vehicle fleet changes
• Support New Entrant and other OSL program initiatives
• Support evaluating, certifying, and fostering relationships with emerging launch vehicle companies
• Provide new entrants assessment support for OSL non-recurring certification and framework of tasks needed for recurring mission certification
• Assess new entrant capabilities and processes
• Act as OSL Director’s reach-back capability to aid decision-making processes
• Monitor and support resolution of fleet issues
• Reconcile launch service requirements against mission execution plans
• Standardize launch vehicle readiness activities where possible
• Monitor hardware issues and provide assessments
• Monitor and assess fleet-wide issues affecting mission assurance
• Assist in the development of consistent mission certification requirement processes
• Provide support to mission managers for launch certification activities
• Develop mission assurance requirements, specifications, data products, and deliverables
• Provide assessments of launch service alternatives and frame courses of action
  
  

LIS Tasks Include

• Providing space vehicle to launch vehicle integration, manifesting, and launch expertise.
• Providing launch mission management process continuity across the Launch Enterprise.
• Serving as the launch mission management interface with internal and external divisions, agencies, and contractors.
• Generating reports and presentations for meetings and other internal and external Launch Enterprise reviews.
• Managing the coordination process for planning, requirements, and readiness meetings.
• Reviewing launch mission integration products to ensure quality, accuracy, and completeness.
• Assisting in the development of launch and mission integration requirements in support of OSL CBJB and IPBS development.
• Attending Launch Scheduling/Manifest Meetings as required.
• Supporting each OSL launch campaign throughout the entire process by ensuring NOPS, mission IT infrastructure, and services requirements—driven by the satellite program and OSL—are integrated, documented, and validated.
• Supporting the development and updating of mission documentation, ensuring the proper identification of enterprise launch communications and service requirements.
• Interfacing with key mission personnel from NRO mission partners, including launch vehicle contractors, satellite contractors, Air Force program offices, NASA, and other mission stakeholders.
• Providing insights on SV issues that may affect the LV/SV interface, LV hardware, or launch infrastructure.
• Providing modeling and simulation support, including the development of both technical and programmatic scenarios, as well as associated data inputs and analysis.
• Updating and communicating OSL capabilities baselines and processes, OSL services and capabilities reference guides, roadshows, and other outreach efforts to support SV/LV integration.
• Developing schedules, manifests, and mission models, including multiple scenarios, impact assessments, and alternatives.
• Ensuring mission integration risks are identified and supporting/tracking mitigation activities.
• Providing early mission integration engagement for new and emerging programs (may require special security access as granted by the government).
• Providing risk assessments, as assigned, of various elements of an OSL launch campaign—including integrated LV/SV readiness, team performance, and readiness to execute the launch campaign based on demonstrated performance during Day-of-Launch (DoL) exercises and readiness activities.
  
  

Requirements

• Support LV & SV contractor reviews to assess progress, identify issues, and ensure mission requirements traceability
• Provide insights on LV issues that may affect the LV/SV interface, SV hardware, or launch infrastructure
• Facilitate launch collaboration activities between NASA, USSF, NRO/IC, and OSL organizations
• Develop and coordinate for approval, through corporate business processes, new entrant non-recurring certification guides, policies, and instructions
• Generate lessons learned that can be shared across mission teams
• Assess strategic impacts of proposed launch vehicle fleet changes
• Support New Entrant and other OSL program initiatives
• Support evaluation, certification, and relationship development with emerging launch vehicle companies
• Provide new entrant assessment support for OSL non-recurring certification and establish a framework for recurring mission certification
• Assess new entrants’ capabilities and processes
• Act as the OSL Director’s reach-back capability to support decision-making
• Monitor and support resolution of fleet issues
• Reconcile launch service requirements against mission execution plans
• Standardize launch vehicle readiness activities where possible
• Monitor hardware issues and provide assessments
• Monitor and assess fleet-wide issues affecting mission assurance
• Assist in developing consistent mission certification requirement processes
• Provide support to mission managers for launch certification activities
• Develop mission assurance requirements, specifications, data products, and deliverables
• Provide assessments of launch service alternatives and frame courses of action
  
  

Position requires a current and active TS/SCI with Poly; Years experience can be substituted as follows:

• 5 YEARS EXP = ASSOCIATES
• 10 YEARS EXP = BACHELORS
• 15 YEARS EXP = MASTERS
  
  

Jadin Tech, LLC. offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flexible Schedules, Pet Insurance, 401(k) Retirement, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, and more!

Physical Demands And Work Environment

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required, sometimes for extended periods, to walk, stand, or sit. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The employee is occasionally required to climb ladders or stairs; use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and get in and out of vehicles. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move small or large objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the outdoor field duties of this job, the employee will also be exposed to outside weather conditions and other conditions such as loud noises, fumes, odors, dust, etc. This position may require travel.

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not to be constructed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the direction of Akhiok-Kaguyak, Inc.

Akhiok-Kaguyak, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Akhiok-Kaguyak offers preference to qualified Akhiok-Kaguyak Native Corporation Shareholders and their descendants and spouses and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Public Law 100-241 and Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2003-2(i).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Defense & Space

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