Launch Integration Specialist at Modern Technology Solutions Inc

Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mission Management, Integration Support, Launch Vehicle Integration, Schedule Development, Technical Procedure Coordination, Anomaly Resolution, Risk Assessment, Launch Campaign Support, Modeling and Simulation, Communication, Collaboration, Documentation, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Launch Operations, Space Vehicle Knowledge

Industry

Space Research and Technology

Description

Launch Integration Specialist (LIS) provides mission management and integration support to the OSL mission team in all phases of planning and execution of satellite-to-launch vehicle integration for OSL assigned missions. The LIS provides the overall end-to-end mission integration planning coordination/support, integrated schedule development, Range coordination, readiness review preparation, technical procedure coordination, anomaly resolution, integration of mission requirements into government or commercial infrastructure, mission support, MAT Integration panel support and lessons learned adjudication. LIS support responsibilities include program plan development and maintenance, including performing launch vehicle mission trade studies, mission analysis, the development of mission unique requirements and derived requirements identification, monitoring and verifying all launch vehicle and satellite vehicle interface requirements including satellite vehicle processing, monitoring, transportation and fueling requirements. LIS should possess an understanding of the SV and L V and associated contracts to support the entire life cycle of launch operations planning and execution. LIS support requires close coordination with the SV Program, L VC, OL, Range, and other associated contractors and organizations. LIS should be familiar with the scope, capabilities and coordination of support for various NRO, OSL and external contracts for SV development, integration and launch, commercial launch services, Launch Systems Integration Contractor (LSIC), FFRDC, launch base/range support contractors and OSL service/services contracts requirements. Requires a working knowledge of United States Space Force (USSF) National Security Space Launch (NSSL) launch services and launch vehicle architecture and components. LIS tasks include: • Provides space vehicle to launch vehicle integration, manifesting, and launch expertise • Provides Launch mission management process continuity across the Launch Enterprise • Supports Launch Mission Management interface with internal and external divisions, agencies and contractors • Generates reports and presentations for meetings and other launch enterprise internal and external reviews • Manages coordination process for planning, requirements and readiness meetings • Performs review oflaunch mission integration products assuring quality, accurate and complete products are properly developed, coordinated and delivered. • Assists in the development of launch and mission integration requirements in support of OSL CBJB and IPBS development • Attend Launch Scheduling/Manifest Meetings as required • Support each OSL launch campaign, throughout the entire launch process, by ensuring the NOPS, Mission IT infrastructure and services requirements, as driven by satellite program and OSL, are integrated, documented and validated. • Support development of and/or update mission documentation, ensuring proper identification of enterprise launch communications and service requirements • Interface with key mission personnel from NRO mission partners including launch vehicle contractors, satellite contractors, AF Program Offices, NASA and other mission stakeholder groups • Provide insights on SV issues that may affect the L V /SV interface, L V hardware or launch infrastructure • Provide Modeling and Simulation support including developing both technical and programmatic scenarios and associated data inputs and analysis • Update and communicate OSL capabilities baseline and processes, OSL services and capabilities reference guides and roadshows and other outreach efforts to support SV /LV integration • Develop schedules, manifests, and mission models, including multiple scenarios, impacts, and alternatives • Ensure mission integration risks are identified and support/track mitigation activities • Provide very early mission integration engagement to new and emerging programs (May require special security access granted as needed by the government) • Provide Risk Assessments, as assigned, of various elements of and OSL Launch Campaign to include integrated LV/SV readiness, team performance and readiness to execute the launch campaign based on demonstrated performance during DoL exercised and readiness activities LAUNCH INTEGRATION SPECIALIST, LEVEL I (LIS-I) The Level-I LIS position is an entry level professional who possesses working knowledge of space launch systems and processes. Level I LISs will develop briefings for a variety of audiences and must be able to convey information in a clear and articulate manner. Level I LISs will be required to execute launch integration and launch support activities. Level-I LIS contractors shall possess the General Level II (G2) qualifications • 0 years of relevant experience LAUNCH INTEGRATION SPECIALIST, LEVEL II (LIS-II) The Level-II LIS position is an intermediate level professional who possesses proven working knowledge of space launch systems and processes. Level II LIS 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 II LIS will be required to plan and execute launch integration activities, as well as cradle-to-grave launch and launch support activities. Level-II LIS contractors shall possess at least the General Level II (G2) (Desired: Technical Level II (T2)). LIS-II shall also possess the following expected qualifications: • Min 2 years of releveant experince • Extensive knowledge of government space launch policy and procedures (Desired: Extensive knowledge of NRO/OSL launch policy and procedures) • Thorough understanding of Satellite Vehicle launch interface requirements, launch base transportation, fueling, processing and Day-of-Launch requirements (Desired: Thorough understanding of NRO Satellite Vehicle launch interface requirements, launch base transportation, fueling, processing and Day-of-Launch requirements) • Experience leading the SV /L V mission integration process in all phases of planning and execution (Desired: NRO SV program experience leading the SV/LV mission integration process in all phases of planning and execution) • Experience providing cross-program integration and launch expertise across mission teams (Desired: Experience providing cross-program integration and launch expertise across NRO mission teams) LAUNCH INTEGRATION SPECIALIST, LEVEL III (LIS-III) The Level-III LIS position is a senior level engineering professional who possesses proven working knowledge of space launch systems and processes. Level III LISs will develop briefings and assessment to a variety of audiences and must be able to convey information in a clear and articulate manner to all levels of Government leadership. Level III LISs will be required to support mission integration and strategic planning, as well as cradle-to-grave launch and launch support activities. Level-III LIS contractors shall possess all expected LIS-II qualifications and at least the General Level III (G3) (Desired: Technical Level III (T3)). LISIII shall also possess the following expected qualifications: • Min 5 years of relevant experience • 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 • Expert knowledge of SV /L V mission integration process, to include experience working launch vehicle to space vehicle interfaces, including mechanical, electrical, mission analysis, launch and SV environments, ground operations, space vehicle transportation, fueling, monitoring and processing, launch readiness, Day-of-Launch and mission interface verification between the L V and SV (Desired: Expert knowledge of NRO SV /L V mission integration process, to include experience working launch vehicle to space vehicle interfaces, including mechanical, electrical, mission analysis, launch and SV environments, ground operations, space vehicle transportation, fueling, monitoring and processing, launch readiness, Day-of-Launch and mission interface verification between the L V and SV • Extensive Experience leading the SV /L V mission integration process in all phases of planning and execution (Desired: NRO SV program experience leading the SV /L V mission integration process in all phases of planning and execution) • Extensive Experience providing cross-program integration and launch expertise across mission teams (Desired: Experience providing cross-program integration and launch expertise across NRO mission teams) • Ability to effectively provide guidance to Level-I and Level-II LISs Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI security clearance with a CI polygraph #LI-JW1

Responsibilities

The Launch Integration Specialist provides mission management and integration support for satellite-to-launch vehicle integration. Responsibilities include planning coordination, schedule development, readiness review preparation, and anomaly resolution.