Launch Vehicle Systems Engineer
Core
Lead systems engineering and verification for National Security Space Launch (NSSL) missions, specifically supporting the certification of launch vehicles like SpaceX Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy for the U.S. Space Force.
Role type
Senior Launch Vehicle Systems Engineer (Mission Assurance)
Builds
Certified launch vehicles and mission assurance for NSSL programs
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Launch Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Systems engineering, Launch vehicle verification, Anomaly and failure investigation, Multidisciplinary team leadership, Manufacturing and production issues knowledge, Milestone review coordination
Preferred skills
Jira and Confluence proficiency, Aerospace mission assurance processes, Falcon launch system knowledge, NSSL requirements verification
Technologies
JIRA, Confluence
Responsibilities
Develop and coordinate Chief Engineer's Review Boards (ChERBs), Coordinate critical milestone reviews to certify vehicles for flight, Provide technical consultation to Falcon Chief Engineer and management, Manage systems engineering tasks including JIRA development and maintenance, Prepare briefings and reports for certification and mission assessments, Support Falcon Chief and Deputy Engineers in mission assurance task execution
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
