Launch Support SME — Space Systems & Mission Assurance

STI-TEC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Solutions Through Innovative Technologies, Inc. (STI-TEC) in Huntsville, AL seeks a senior Space Launch SME with deep space systems architecture and end-to-end integration experience. You will lead payload-to-launch vehicle planning, manage interfaces, and ensure readiness across multiple missions.

You will coordinate with SSC, mission teams, and launch providers while ensuring DoD/FAA regulatory compliance and rapid, resilient launch strategies for national security space programs.

Qualifications

• MS/MA with over 10 years of experience in space systems launch planning and execution.
• Bachelor’s degree acceptable with at least 12 years in related roles.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payload-to-launch vehicle integration planning with interfaces, timelines, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure launch operations meet mission assurance standards and support readiness reviews.
• Act as technical liaison between SSC, mission teams, and launch providers.
• Oversee coordination with range authorities and regulatory requirements.
• Support rapid reconstitution and responsive launch planning objectives.

Skills

Launch planning

Mission assurance

Regulatory coordination

Technical liaison

Education

MS/MA in relevant field with 10+ years experience

Bachelor’s with 12+ years experience acceptable

Tools

DoD/FAA compliance knowledge

Job description

Solutions Through Innovative Technologies, Inc. (STI-TEC) in Huntsville, AL seeks a senior Space Launch SME with deep space systems architecture and end-to-end integration experience. You will lead payload-to-launch vehicle planning, manage interfaces, and ensure readiness across multiple missions.

You will coordinate with SSC, mission teams, and launch providers while ensuring DoD/FAA regulatory compliance and rapid, resilient launch strategies for national security space programs.