Mission Integration Engineer

Mission Integration Engineer – Launch Systems Division

The Mission Integration Engineer will serve as the primary interface between launch vehicle and spacecraft program offices, and their respective contractors, for USSF and NRO spacecraft. The role requires technical support in creating mission sets for future multi‑manifest missions and ensuring adequacy of Do‑No‑Harm assessments on those missions.

• Manage and track mission verification activities leading up to Day of Launch.
• Work with spacecraft and launch vehicle programs to develop SV‑LV interface requirements and appropriate verification approaches for incorporation into Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Support launch rehearsals and Day of Launch activities.
• Support multi‑manifest spacecraft integration.
• Form and lead teams that work across functional organizations.
• Work with launch vehicle programs, ETG, and the launch sites to ensure launch systems meet all mission requirements.
• Establish effective working relationships with spacecraft programs and launch vehicle and space vehicle contractors.
• Work effectively with customer personnel at all levels.
• Mentor junior Space Force officers and help them develop into effective program managers.
• Prepare and present mission readiness briefings at major readiness reviews.
• Develop and incorporate mission integration requirements and strategy into program planning for future launch service acquisitions.

• BS degree in Engineering or Science required.
• 8 or more years of related Systems Engineering and integration experience.
• Ability to travel.
• Well‑grounded in a variety of technical subject areas associated with spacecraft and launch vehicles.
• Capability to lead teams of technologists to resolve multidisciplinary challenges.
• Experience working with contractor personnel and across Aerospace organizations.
• Ability to balance technical details and broader programmatic issues.
• Position requires obtaining and maintaining a Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

• Twelve or more years of related experience.
• Track record of interfacing effectively with senior Aerospace management, customer, and contractor counterparts.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, forge well‑founded technical recommendations, and balance technical and programmatic perspectives.
• History of assisting Space Force Leadership in decision‑making processes.
• Position requires obtaining and maintaining a Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

• Advanced degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Direct experience with NSSL‑class spacecraft‑launch vehicle integration and related documentation such as Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Experience with rideshare / multi‑manifest spacecraft integration.
• Demonstrated ability to optimally prioritize tasks.
• Active TS/SCI (or the ability to obtain TS/SCI).
• Active SAP (or the ability to obtain SAP access).

Pay Basis:
Annual

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• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
• 401(k) Plan— Employees receive a total company‑paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
• Relocation assistance.
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career.
• Education assistance programs.
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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