CareerPlan

Space Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Colorado Springs, COFull-time$200k–$300k2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10
On-siteCitizens only

Core

Subject Matter Expert providing firsthand military space operations knowledge to translate operational requirements into software capabilities for Space Domain Awareness, ISR, and mission execution.

Role type

Senior Subject Matter Expert (Space Operations)

Builds

Mission-focused software capabilities for Space Force and government agencies

Domain

Defense / Space Operations / AI & Data Solutions

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Military space operations experience, Operational planning, Mission execution, Space Force/Air Force background, Space operations squadron experience, Space battle management, Space command and control (C2), Space surveillance, Space domain awareness, Operational exercises participation

Preferred skills

Mission Delta 2/7 experience, Hands-on operational applications/tools, Space Force operational systems familiarity, Existing Colorado Springs Space Force relationships

Technologies

Space Force operational systems, Data sources, Mission workflows

Responsibilities

Engage with Space Force operators to understand challenges and workflows, Translate operational requirements into software capabilities, Support development of SDA and ISR solutions, Provide operational insight during product design and exercises, Build relationships with Space Force mission organizations

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC