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# Space Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME) at Raft Company Website

- **Company:** Raft Company Website
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO
- **Posted:** 2026-11-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-06
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/raft/jobs/6251337004

## Job description

This is a U.S. based position. All of the programs we support require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted within the continental U.S.

Who we are:

Raft ([https://TeamRaft.com](https://teamraft.com/)) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional defense tech company dedicated to empowering U.S. military and government agencies with cutting-edge AI/ML and data solutions. We are a leader in autonomous data fusion and Agentic AI, with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development. With headquarters in McLean, VA, our range of clients includes innovative federal and public agencies leveraging design thinking, cutting-edge tech stack, and cloud-native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans.

About the role:

Raft is seeking a Space Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME) with firsthand experience conducting military space operations. We are looking for someone who understands the operational environment, the challenges facing Guardians, and the capabilities needed to execute space missions effectively.

This role is ideal for a former space operator who wants to continue contributing to the mission by working directly with operational units and engineering teams to develop and deliver mission-focused software capabilities.

## What You'll Do

- Serve as a space operations SME, bringing firsthand operational knowledge to Raft's engineering and product teams.
- Engage directly with Space Force operators and mission stakeholders to understand operational challenges, workflows, and capability gaps.
- Translate operational requirements into actionable software and technology capabilities.
- Support the development and integration of solutions for Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Space Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), and other space mission areas.
- Provide operational insight during product design, development, demonstrations, and exercises.
- Build and maintain relationships across Space Force mission organizations and operational units.
- Help ensure Raft's products align with real-world mission needs and operational priorities.

Required Qualifications

- Prior military experience as a space operator, preferably within the U.S. Space Force or U.S. Air Force.
- Strong understanding of military space operations, operational planning, and mission execution.
- Experience working within space operations squadrons, mission crews, or operational command organizations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both military operators and technical engineering teams.
- Strong understanding of the operational challenges associated with modern space missions.
- Must currently reside in Colorado Springs, CO, or be willing to relocate.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Highly Preferred

- Operational experience supporting Mission Delta 2, Mission Delta 7, or other U.S. Space Force Mission Deltas.
- Hands-on experience with operational applications, tools, and systems used by Space Force operators, including an understanding of their workflows, capabilities, and limitations.
- Experience with space battle management, space command and control (C2), space surveillance, or space domain awareness.
- Familiarity with Space Force operational systems, data sources, and mission workflows.
- Experience participating in operational exercises, mission planning, or capability development.
- Existing relationships within the Colorado Springs Space Force operational community..

Clearance Requirements:

- Active Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance

Salary Range: $200,000.00 - $300,000.00

Work Type:

- Onsite in Colorado Springs, CO

## Why Raft

At Raft, you'll work alongside engineers and mission experts developing software capabilities for some of the Department of Defense's most important operational challenges. We value people who have operated these systems, understand their limitations, and have a clear perspective on what needs to improve. This is an opportunity to take your operational experience beyond the mission floor and directly influence the products that support the next generation of space operations

What we will offer you:

- Highly competitive salary
- Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) and company match
- Take as you need PTO + 11 paid holidays
- Education & training benefits
- Generous Referral Bonuses
- And More!

Our Vision Statement:

We bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and our obsession with the mission.

Our Customer Obsession:

We will approach every deliverable like it's a product. We will adopt a customer-obsessed mentality. As we grow, and our footprint becomes larger, teams and employees will treat each other not only as teammates but customers. We must live the customer-obsessed mindset, always. This will help us scale and it will translate to the interactions that our Rafters have with their clients and other product teams that they integrate with. Our culture will enable our success and set us apart from other companies.

How do we get there?

Public-sector modernization is critical for us to live in a better world. We, at Raft, want to innovate and solve complex problems. And, if we are successful, our generation and the ones that follow us will live in a delightful, efficient, and accessible world where out-of-box thinking, and collaboration is a norm.

Raft’s core philosophy is Ubuntu: I Am, Because We are. We support our “nadi” by elevating the other Rafters. We work as a hyper collaborative team where each team member brings a unique perspective, adding value that did not exist before. People make Raft special. We celebrate each other and our cognitive and cultural diversity. We are devoted to our practice of innovation and collaboration. We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

## About Raft Company Website

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Raft builds operator-first, software-first data and AI products for the U.S. Department of Defense and government agencies, powering the software foundation of modern warfare.
- **Entity Type**: Private (no disclosed funding stage)
- **Headquarters**: McLean, Virginia, United States
- **Founded**: Year not publicly specified; leadership includes Founder & CEO Shubhi Mishra
- **Founders**: Shubhi Mishra

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Defense technology, AI/ML, data engineering, software development for government
- **Target customers**: U.S. military, Department of Defense, federal and public agencies (B2G)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “We build the software foundation of modern warfare” – delivering data and AI products that adapt to the mission and conform to the operator, enabling faster, trusted decisions anywhere, anytime the fight requires.

## Products & Services
- **N3bula (N3bula Platform)**: Autonomous data fusion and Agentic AI platform for distributed data systems, platforms at scale, and complex application development. Enables trusted human-AI partnership from tactical edge to enterprise.
- **Data & AI Solutions**: Custom software that fuses and streams data, scales across contested/disconnected environments, and modernizes legacy systems for defense and government clients.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: No disclosed annual revenue or total funding; LinkedIn reports 34,888 followers with yearly growth of +67.9%
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly listed; clients include innovative federal and public agencies
- **Growth Signals**: Rapid headcount growth (LinkedIn followers up 67.9% year-over-year), active hiring across 20+ open roles in engineering, product, delivery, and operations; presence in multiple U.S. locations (McLean, VA; Colorado Springs, CO; Tacoma, WA; Oahu, HI; San Diego, CA; Boston, MA; Rome, NY; Aberdeen, MD; etc.)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Operator-first, software-first philosophy** – products adapt to how missions are fought, not the other way around
- **Deep specialization in defense and national security** – solves hardest problems for the Department of Defense with a focus on contested, disconnected environments
- **Remote-first culture** with flexibility while supporting clearance-required roles on-site
- **High-performance, customer-obsessed team** with talent from leading academic institutions and veterans

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling AI/ML and autonomous data fusion capabilities for U.S. military and government agencies
- Expanding from tactical edge to enterprise-level deployments
- Building a culture of radical transparency, ownership, and continuous growth
- Hiring top engineering talent to lead innovation in defense software

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Ubuntu” philosophy (“I am, because we are”) emphasizing collaboration, empathy, and teamwork; performance-driven with real-world impact on national security
- **Remote/Hybrid**: Remote-first approach; some roles require on-site presence for clearance (e.g., Schofield Barracks, HI; McLean, VA; others)
- **Benefits**: 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, vision for employee and family; 401(k) with immediate vesting and company match; flexible “Take as You Need” PTO plus federal holidays and birthday; paid parental leave; life & disability insurance; HRA/HSA contributions; virtual care access; education & training benefits; generous referral bonuses
- **Engineering culture**: Bleeding-edge technologies, scalable solutions, continuous learning, and ownership; roles include Senior Software Engineer, Lead AI/ML Engineer, Forward Deployed Engineer, and more
- **Salary example**: Forward Deployed Engineer range $160,000–$220,000 (based on experience)

## Sources
1. [teamraft.com - Careers](https://teamraft.com/careers/)
2. [teamraft.com - Mission & Who We Are](https://teamraft.com/mission/)
3. [linkedin.com - Raft Company Profile](https://linkedin.com/company/raft-tech)
4. [greenhouse.io - Forward Deployed Engineer Job Posting](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/raft/jobs/5996858004)
5. [teamraft.com - Current Opportunities](https://teamraft.com/careers/current-opportunities/)

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