Stephen Welsh
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Currently serving in the United States Space Force as a Space Systems Operator in the Colorado Springs area. My first assignment with the Space Force was at the United States Embassy in Ottawa, Canada, as part of the Defense Attaché Office, serving in a diplomatic capacity, bridging military expertise with international collaboration. My journey has been shaped by a career in aviation, with prior service in the United States Air Force, where I had the honor of serving as an Evaluator Sensor Operator on the MQ-9 Reaper and gained invaluable experience in high-pressure environments. My work also included directing and performing avionic maintenance on specialized aircraft, such as the MC-130P "Combat Shadow" and the MC-130H "Talon II," supporting critical missions around the globe.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Space Systems Operator
Space Force (Delta 9)
Colorado Springs, Colorado
02.2025 - Current
- Detect, identify, and maintain orbital parameters on Earth satellite vehicles.
- Operate defensive and offensive space control systems.
- Perform launch and on-orbit operations for military satellites.
- Ensure operational effectiveness and suitability of space capabilities through operational testing and evaluation.
Operations NCO, Defense Attaché Office
Air Force (DIA)
Ottawa, ON
10.2022 - 02.2025
- Performs representational and diplomatic functions on behalf of the Secretary of Defense, the Secretaries of the Military Services, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Chiefs of the U.S. Military Services, and the Commander of U.S. Northern Command.
MQ-9 Evaluator Sensor Operator/Flight Chief
Air Force (AFSOC)
Clovis, NM
03.2017 - 10.2022
- Provided training and guidance to ensure the professional growth and development of 40 members.
- Tracked updated all training items to ensure combat readiness for all flight members.
- Conducted reconnaissance of potential targets and areas of interest.
- Assisted in air navigation, Air Order of Battle (AOB) integration, fire control planning, and determining effective weapons control and delivery tactics.
- Detected, analyzed, and discriminated between valid and invalid targets using electro-optical, low-light, and infrared full motion video imagery.
Integrated Avionics Systems Craftsman
Air Force (AFSOC)
Fort Walton Beach, FL
07.2010 - 03.2017
- Operated and maintained avionics systems to ensure systems fully operational.
- Isolated and diagnosed systems malfunctions using technical orders, schematics, wiring diagrams, integrated test systems, and other test equipment.
- Replaced and repaired faulty system wiring, electrical connectors, antennas, transmission lines, and multi-conductor cables.
- Supervised alignment, calibration, and foresight of avionics systems.
- Inspected and evaluated aircraft maintenance activities and operational status of avionics systems and software.
Education
Master of Arts - Executive Master of Public Service And Admin
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX2024
Graduate Certificate - Public Management
Texas A&M University
College Station, TXBachelor of Arts - Homeland Security And Emergency Management
University of Arizona - Global Campus
Alameda, CAAssociate of Applied Science - Air And Space Operations Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, ALAssociate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Leadership
- Workflow management
- Strategy development
- Supervision
- Planning and coordination
- Problem resolution
Certification
- Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance (Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph- On File)
- Federal Communications Commission General Radiotelephone Operator License with Radar Endorsement
- U.S. Special Operations Command, Preservation of the Force and Familly-Reliance Training Assistant
Timeline
Space Systems Operator
Space Force (Delta 9)
02.2025 - Current
Operations NCO, Defense Attaché Office
Air Force (DIA)
10.2022 - 02.2025
MQ-9 Evaluator Sensor Operator/Flight Chief
Air Force (AFSOC)
03.2017 - 10.2022
Integrated Avionics Systems Craftsman
Air Force (AFSOC)
07.2010 - 03.2017
Master of Arts - Executive Master of Public Service And Admin
Texas A&M University
Graduate Certificate - Public Management
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Arts - Homeland Security And Emergency Management
University of Arizona - Global Campus
Associate of Applied Science - Air And Space Operations Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
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