Launch Support SME

Job description

**Description**

The Mission Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc (ARA) 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.)_

**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:**

+ 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

**Preferred Skills:**

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

**COMPANY INFORMATION:**

Applied Research Associates, Inc.

is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences.

The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2000 professionals.

ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets.

The corporation realizes that employee ownership generates greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels.

ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners.

The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm.

Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience.

For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com .

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/ .

**Qualifications**

**Behaviors**
**Required**

+ **Functional Expert:** Considered a thought leader on a subject
+ **Detail Oriented:** Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
+ **Innovative:** Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

**Preferred**

+ **Team Player:** Works well as a member of a group

**Motivations**
**Preferred**

+ **Self-Starter:** Inspired to perform without outside help
+ **Goal Completion:** Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
+ **Flexibility:** Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
+ **Ability to Make an Impact:** Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

**Licenses & Certifications**
**Preferred**

+ Cert Sys Engeer Prof

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