Launch Systems Engineer

Coordinate among OSL divisions to identify and coordinate new requirements, capture emerging risks and recommend plans of action consistent with OSL strategic goals. Provide day-to-day support to the OSL to assure routine actions, data calls and briefings are addressed. Provide recommendations/products that reflect bes.t path for the NRO and OSL Evaluate mission specification requirements Support planning, integration, acquisition for critical space launch support systems including systems-wide analysis with respect to sustainment, reliability, maintainability and availability Advise on the Launch Readiness Process Provide support to the OSL in preparing for and conducting all required meetings, briefings, reviews, and readiness assessments Prepare requirements documentation, including drawing and specifications as needed as well as period of performance and any OSL constraints. Provide project management and technical support in support of OSL System Engineering and Enterprise level projects Develop brief mgs for OSL to present to NRO leadership and external organizations Provide program and project cost estimates across all OSL capabilities Support annual budget planning and execution reviews Support technical and programmatic meetings LAUNCH SYSTEMS ENGINEER, LEVEL-II (LSE-II) The LSE-II position is an entry level engineering professional who possesses some working knowledge of space launch systems and processes. LSE-II will develop briefings and assessments for a variety of Government customers and audiences and must be able to convey information in a clear and articulate manner. LSE-II contractors shall possess at least Technical Level II (T2) and the following expected qualifications: 2 years space launch experience (Desired: 2 years of experience with OSL system capabilities or similar.) General knowledge of NRO/OSL launch policy and procedures General understanding of launch vehicle processes and practices, launch site preparations flow and day-of-launch procedures General understanding of NRO Satellite Vehicle launch interface requirements, launch transportation and processing requirements LAUNCH SYSTEMS ENGINEER, LEVEL-III (LSE-III) The Level-III LSE position is an intermediate level engineering professional who possesses proven working knowledge of space launch systems and processes. Level III LSEs will develop briefings and assessment to a variety of audiences and must be able to convey information in a clear and articulate manner to Government leadership. Level III LSEs will be required to support strategic planning as well as cradle to grave launch and launch support activities. Level III LSE contractors shall possess at least the Technical Level III (T3) plus the following expected qualifications: 5 years space launch experience (Desired: 5 years of experience with OSL system capabilities or similar.) Extensive knowledge of NRO/OSL launch policy and procedures Thorough understanding of launch enterprise capabilities Thorough understanding of NRO Satellite Vehicle launch interface requirements, launch transportation, fueling and/or processing requirements Working knowledge of the NRO SV lifecycle requirements Working knowledge of NRO budgeting and financial processes LAUNCH SYSTEMS ENGINEER, LEVEL-IV (LSE-IV) The Level-IV LSE position is a senior level engineering professional who possesses all the qualifications of a Level-III LSE as well as additional management, communication and technical qualifications. Level IV LSEs will develop briefings and assessment to a variety of audiences and must be able to convey information in a clear and articulate manner to Government leadership. Level IV LSEs will be required to support strategic planning as well as cradle to grave launch and launch support activities. Level IV LSE contractors shall possess at least the Technical Level IV (T4) plus the following expected qualifications: 10 years space launch experience (Desired: 10 years of experience with OSL system capabilities or similar.) Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with other Government agencies and mission partners recommendations to program managers in support of successful mission accomplishment Experience delivering effective briefings/presentations/papers on complex topics for audiences that may be large and/or include high-level decision makers Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing requirements and tasks and managing long term tasks as well as short-term obligations Ability to effectively provide guidance to Level-I, Level-II, and Level-III LSEs Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI security clearance with a CI polygraph Locations: Cape Canaveral, FL; Vandenberg SFB, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Chantilly, VA; or Colorado Springs, CO. The pay range for this position is $100,000/year to $210,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. Base pay information is based on market location. LI-JW1