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Launch Support SME

ARA Brand
Huntsville, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/28/2025

The Analytical Solutions Division (ASD) of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc., www.ara.com is seeking a full-time Launch Support SME to provide support to the customer, on-site in Huntsville, AL.  (This is a contingent position upon award of contract.)

Launch Support SME Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert advisory and assistance services (A&AS) to the customer in support of Launch Vehicle integration, development and design, and ways to improve the launch vehicle integration
  • Provide SME guidance on designing, planning, processing of weapon system launch
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate with various teams throughout the launch development planning, scheduling and processes
  • Communicate with various teams to meet project and milestones outlined by the customer
  • Support testing and validation of the space system and launch vehicle
  • Draft, create and maintain detailed analysis logs, comprehensive documentation, testing analysis, and various reports for launch vehicle plans, process and execution

Requirements for Lauch Support SME:

  • Possess a DoD Current/Active Top Secret Clearance with ability to upgrade to SCI
  • Have a Bachelor Degree in Engineering and 12 years’ relevant experience as a Launch Support SME or an MA/MS and 8 years relevant experience
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment to provide engineering and analysis support to the customer as it pertains to their suite of software modeling codes and tools 
  • 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 Experience in computer simulations 
  • Testing, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical and electrical launch vehicle systems 
  • Provide developmental test / validation analysis support in defining system capabilities, system scope requirements and identifying trade space / mitigation planning
  • Planning, coordinating, and executing the transportation of launch vehicle components and related materials 
  • Ability to manage and prioritize numerous assignments within a fast-paced environment
  • Effective time management skills to work independently, including setting and achieving interim milestones that support higher task objectives 
  • Ability to effectively communicate with customers, within cross-functional teams, leadership
  • Innovative, team-player and creative thinker with a ‘can do’ attitude

    This will “WOW” us if you are:

    • Active TS/SCI
    • Have recent experience supporting Space Systems Command

    Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the Launch Support SME position.

    Compensation & Benefits: 

    Pay Ranges: From $130,000.00 - $179,000.00 per year based on years of experience, degree and any special skills and knowledge that they may bring to the position.  ARA offers competitive benefits that address our employees’ needs now and in the future. Learn more about each of our benefits at https://www.ara.com/benefits/.

    Salary : $130,000 - $179,000

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