Mission Assurance and Launch Operations Engineering Lead
Core
Lead mission assurance and launch operations for the Space-Based Interceptor (SBI) program, ensuring successful launch campaigns for a novel missile defense capability.
Role type
Senior IC Mission Assurance and Launch Operations Engineering Lead
Builds
Space-based interceptor systems and launch campaigns for the Golden Dome missile defense architecture
Domain
Defense / Missile Defense / Aerospace Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mission assurance, launch vehicle operations, missile systems engineering, multidisciplinary team leadership, technical assessment coordination, testing standards compliance, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Hardware pedigree reviews, non-conformance assessments, ballistic missile background, launch vehicle propulsion expertise, integration and test campaign leadership, multi-organization coordination
Technologies
Launch vehicles, missile systems, ground control systems, range systems
Responsibilities
Provide agile mission assurance for design, production, testing, and launch; assemble expert teams for mission assurance; travel to vendor facilities and space ports; develop and approve technical assessments; ensure launch campaign success
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities