Launch Systems Engineer - Modern Technology Solutions : Job Details

LSE Tasks include:

• Review, document, and trace functional and interface requirements for all OSL allocated missions and coordinates with external entities when necessary to resolve issues.
• Review verification and validation processes and activities and identify risks, opportunities, and corresponding mitigation or implementation milestones.
• Coordinate among OSL divisions to identify and coordinate new requirements,
• capture emerging risks and recommend plans of action consistent with OSL
• strategic goals.
• Retain cognizance over launch related studies and provide NRO /OSL leadership with timely and relevant assessments.
• 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
• Assess adequacy of verification data/actions
• Support planning, integration, acquisition for critical space launch support systems including systems-wide analysis with respect to sustainment, reliability, maintainability and availability
• Identify elevated mission risks areas and develop mitigation approaches. Conduct Interface Compatibility Assessments. Advise on the Launch Readiness Process
• Provide support to the OSL in preparing for and conducting all required meetings, briefings, reviews, and readiness assessments
• Maintain working knowledge of launch base systems and infrastructure, NOPS systems infrastructure, including systems maintained by others such as Remote
• Ground Terminals, communications networks, fiber and conveyance systems that support OSL and NRO customers
• Identify and scope facility, system and communications requirements for new missions and/or capabilities, along with recommended solutions
• 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
• Assess impacts to OSL capabilities of proposed changes to launch vehicle fleet, SV architecture, launch sites or other launch environment elements.
• 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-I (LSE-I) The LSE-I position is an entry level engineering professional who possesses some working knowledge ofrelevant systems or infrastructure. LSE-I contractors shall possess at least Technical Level I (Tl). Desired experience in critical industrial systems.

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 * Substantive experience providing risk assessments and risk-management 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 longterm 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:Chantilly, VA, Cape Canaveral, FL, Los Angeles, CA, Vandenberg, AFB, 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. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

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• Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
• 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
• Flexible schedules
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
• Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
• Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
• Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com

MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.