[Hiring] Wallops Range Subject Matter Expert Support @Metis Technology Solutions, Inc.

Role Description

We are searching for incumbent employees for Wallops Range Subject Matter Expert (SME) Support opportunity provides senior-level technical expertise to the Wallops Flight Facility (WFF) Spaceport Systems Office and Scientific Balloon Program Office. These roles are ideal for experienced professionals who thrive on mission reliability, structured operational processes, and deep domain knowledge of range systems.

SMEs serve as subject-matter experts supporting:

• Telemetry modernization
• Spectrum management
• Multi-platform systems administration

They develop and improve technical solutions, perform analysis and testing, support critical mission events, and ensure compliance with NASA and range standards to protect operational continuity for launch and balloon operations.

Period of Performance: 01 December 2026 – 30 June 2027 | Technical Monitor: Brian Abresch

Qualifications

• Comfortable supporting high-reliability range and mission operations environments with structured procedures and clear documentation standards.
• Brings practical, hands-on experience with WFF Range systems, NASA IT security frameworks, spectrum management processes, or telemetry/RF systems.
• Interested in long-term operational excellence and knowledge transfer rather than short-term rotational assignments.
• Able to work part-time or full-time as required (remote permissible for Telemetry and Spectrum roles; primarily on-site for Software Systems Administrator).

Requirements

• Senior-level expertise aligned to one or more of the roles (RF/telemetry systems, spectrum management per NASA/NTIA/WFF processes, or multi-platform IT systems administration and security).
• Specialized software proficiency as required by the selected role (e.g., Matlab/Simulink, OrCAD, Keysight ADS, Xilinx for Telemetry; Spectrum XXI, EL-CID for Spectrum; WordPress/Drupal, Global Mapper, Balloon Tracker for Systems Administration).
• Demonstrated experience supporting NASA range, flight test, or similar high-reliability operational environments.
• Prior knowledge of WFF Range assets, LCT2, SWARM modules, IT security frameworks, or balloon operations strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, documentation, and coordination skills.
• Secret clearance preferred for Spectrum and Software Systems Administrator roles (support may continue without but may be limited).

Benefits

• Must be a current Metis incumbent employee in good standing.
• U.S. Citizen status and ability to meet any site access or background requirements for Wallops Flight Facility.
• Willingness to support monthly status reporting and coordinate with the Technical Monitor on level of effort and surge needs.

Company Description

• EEOE including Vets and Disability
• No Via Sponsorship Available