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# Launch Support SME

- **Company:** Solutions Through Innovative Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Network Interface Controllers, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9143202/launch-support-sme

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

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's 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 have demonstrated success leading multi-mission or proliferated architectures in contested environments.

Essential Job Function

 * 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


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