Launch Subject Matter Expert (SME)

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 :

Requirements :

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

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).