Launch and Integration Engineer

Job Description

This position is for a Launch and Integration Engineer in Chantilly, VA supporting cutting-edge and innovative space programs. The Launch and Integration Engineer provides embedded support within the government program office to guide the concept development, verification, and deployment of a critical space system bridging the gap between system design and system deployment.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide programmatic and technical guidance on launch center conops for future satellite launch center.
• Establish processes, procedures, and support plans to support satellite launch activities, integration with users, and integration of systems needed to perform launch in support of the conop.
• Oversee projects from initial design (ConOps) to deployment, tracking timelines, and conducting cost-benefit and risk assessments.
• Support the planning of lunches with launch providers and launch facility.
• Cook up schedules, logistics, and ensure documentation is in place for compliance.
• Draft specific satellite system launch requirements with use of commercial launches to ensure compatibility.
• Afford a seat at the table to assess launch environments to understand risks and provide risk reduction/mitigation recommendations.
• Ensure launch processing and workflow optimization.
• Develop technical documentation, reviewing deliverables (such as CDRLs and SOWs), and ensuring compliance with federal or organizational policies.
• Act as the liaison between engineering teams, project managers, quality assurance, and end-users to ensure end-to-end mission success.
• Assist in the development of Interface Control Documents (ICDs); defining the technical, electrical, and mechanical boundaries between satellites and launch vehicles.
• Participate in studies and system trades for enhanced capabilities.
• Support verification, validation, and test planning.
• Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor designs at major milestone reviews to assess progress, risks and issues, and the ability to achieve mission requirements.
• Provide technical support to Government customer activities and programmatic processes.
• Develop documents and briefings to communicate work or study status and brief Government and industry as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience.
• Experience with space systems; ability to conduct trade studies, define interfaces, and work with the developer to mature interface requirements.
• Knowledge and experience with current commercial and government launch vehicles (Falcon, etc.).
• Systems engineering and system integration experience.
• Experience with the Intelligence Community or the Department of Defense Satellite Program Office best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to be effective in a government/contractor team environment.
• Ability to facilitate technical discussions with SMEs.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment with no supervision.
• Active TS/SCI with current Poly Required.
• Previous SAP experience Preferred.
• Bachelors degree required/Master's degree preferred.

Target salary range

$160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.