Engineer Senior - Launch Systems Integration

• Support launch segment concept development including requirements definition flow-down development verification and interface management.
• Develop document and implement technical data/requirements and all deliverables required for launch segment operations.
• Support launch segment concept development for new business proposal activities.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of launch segment processes.
• Interface internally or externally with the space segment provider to ensure seamless integration.
• Work closely with the Launch Mission Manager and Engineering/ATLO groups.
• Serve as the single point of contact for launch system interface definition and implementation.
• Coordinate with System Safety and Launch Site Range Safety teams.
• Manage launch site materials consumables and training requirements (e.g. propellant purge gas SCAPE).
• Collaborate with launch vehicle providers such as SpaceX (Falcon 9/Starship) United Launch Alliance (Vulcan) Rocket Lab (Electron/Neutron) New Glenn and others to ensure the seamless integration testing launch and safe reliable operation of each space vehicle.
• Provide technical writing support including proposal development contractual elements procedural definitions specifications interface documentation and analysis reports.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department the Strategic Business Units Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

• Work is performed in an office laboratory production floor or cleanroom outdoors or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 4 or more years related experience
• Each higher-level degree i.e. master's degree and/or Ph.D. may substitute for two years of experience. Degree must be from a university college or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education US Department of Education.
• A current active TS/Sci security clearance is required with ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Polygraph.
• 2 or more years of direct experience in Launch Services/Engineering with a solid understanding of specifications interface control and launch integration activities preferred.
• Experience in defining developing and delivering space-qualified hardware.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering tools such as CAMEO or Magic Draw
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment with broad responsibilities and minimal oversight.

• MS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 4 or more years of direct experience in Launch Services/Engineering with a solid understanding of specifications interface control and launch integration activities preferred.
• Experience integrating space vehicle payloads with launch vehicles.

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