Launch Support SME

STI-TEC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Short term/long term disability coverage

Retirement savings – 401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

Holiday leave

Flexible spending account options

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Huntsville is seeking a Launch Support SME to lead launch integration planning and ensure mission assurance. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience and active TS/SCI Clearance. Responsibilities include managing payload-to-launch vehicle integration, coordinating with launch providers, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This role offers comprehensive benefits including health and retirement plans, and supports diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• Expert in classified weapon system launch planning.
• Highly knowledgeable in designing and testing space systems.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning for payload-to-launch vehicle integration.
• Ensure all launch operations meet mission assurance standards.
• Serve as a technical liaison with launch providers.
• Oversee compliance with range authorities and regulations.
• Support rapid reconstitution and responsive launch strategies.

Skills

Launch planning and execution

Space system architecture

Requirements development

Interface control

Team coordination

Education

MS/MA with over 10 years of experience

Bachelor's degree with at least 12 years of experience

Job description

Solutions Through Innovative Technologies, Inc. (STI-TEC) specializes in the delivery of professional business and information management services. STI-TEC offers government and commercial clients a comprehensive portfolio of services that identify, manage, distribute and improve business processes related to entities’ most valued resource, information. As a fast-growing solutions provider, established in 2000, total customer satisfaction has remained the cornerstone of our business. Our business model focuses on integrity, loyalty, and trust.

Position Overview

Space Systems Command (SSC) is the United States Space Force field command responsible for acquiring, developing, and delivering resilient capabilities to outpace emerging threats and protect our Nation’s strategic advantage in, from, and to space. SSC plays a critical role in advancing the United States' space capabilities, delivering cutting‑edge solutions to protect and enhance national security. Join us and be part of the mission to shape the future of space and protect the assets that keep our nation secure. The Launch Support SME possesses deep experience in space system architecture, mission design, and end‑to‑end systems integration for defense or national security space programs and is highly proficient in requirements development, interface control, space‑to‑ground integration, and has demonstrated success leading multi‑mission or proliferated architectures in contested environments.

Essential Job Functions

• Launch Integration Planning: Lead end‑to‑end planning for payload‑to‑launch vehicle integration, including interface requirements, timelines, and risk mitigation.
• Mission Assurance & Readiness: Ensure all launch operations meet mission assurance standards, supporting readiness reviews, rehearsals, and certification processes.
• Coordination with Launch Providers & SSC: Serve as the technical liaison between SSC, mission teams, and commercial/government launch providers to align launch execution with program objectives.
• Range and Regulatory Compliance: Oversee coordination with range authorities (e.g., Western/Eastern Ranges) and ensure compliance with DoD, FAA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Contingency and Responsive Launch Planning: Support rapid reconstitution and responsive launch strategies in line with Golden Dome's resilient architecture goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• MS/MA with over 10 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree is acceptable if the candidate possesses at least 12 years of experience in this type of position or program.
• Expert in classified weapon system launch planning, processing, and execution.
• Highly knowledgeable in the processes and products required to successfully design and test a space system to ensure successful launch vehicle integration.
• Highly knowledgeable in the launch vehicle development and design process, schedule, and key agencies.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Short term/long term disability coverage.
• Retirement savings – 401(k).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Holiday leave.
• Alternate work schedules (depending on work site).
• Flexible spending account options.

Whether you’re an experienced professional, a veteran, a former military or civilian federal employee, or a recent graduate, STI-TEC has a career opportunity for you. Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

STI-TEC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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