What are the responsibilities and job description for the Satellite Launch System Integrator with Security Clearance position at LV8D Solutions?
Satellite Launch System Integrator LV8D Solutions is looking for a Satellite Launch System Integrator to provide systems engineering and technical support to a System Program Office (SPO) responsible for integration of a new heavy Launch Vehicle (LV) to the Satellite Vehicle (SV). Interested candidates need to thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment; are highly motivated and not afraid to take on uncharted territory; possess strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills; and be able to prioritize their time to be effective in a dynamic environment. Qualifications : Education / Experience :
- Bachelor’s degree and 14 years of relevant experience, or
- Master’s degree and 12 years of relevant experience Clearance :
- TS / SCI with CI Polygraph Requirements / Responsibilities :
- Support capability and solution definition for future space systems through various system readiness events and independent review teams
- Assist in developing LV interface requirements and define acceptable evidence and associated verification plans
- Assist in developing launch base facility, transportation, safety, and communications requirements and associated verification plans
- Evaluate Launch related CDRLs and prepare feedback for Gov’t customer review
- Participate in technical meetings and working groups with the satellite developer, launch provider, and launch base representing SPO equities
- Represent Gov’t customer for all launch-related issues
- Participate in launch rehearsals
- Provide on-site launch base support once SV arrives, serve as payload processing facility interface to the SPO
- Support the Flight Director during Launch & Initialization (L&I) activities
- Evaluate all new entrant LVs for applicability to the SPO mission
- Travel, as required, to prime contractor location, launch base, and launch provider facilities
- Experience in space related systems to include operations, acquisition, program management, integration, test, and evaluation
- Familiarity with new entrant Launch Vehicles such as Falcon, Vulcan, and Blue Origin
- Understanding of launch vehicle performance to varied orbits and ability to provide rapid response to leadership
- Familiarity with capabilities and limitations of launch facilities on both coasts
- Familiarity with payload fairing environments such as humidity, pressure, temperature, flow rates, and payload contamination issues
- Understanding of the payload processing facility capabilities and specific program needs related to launch base processing
- Understanding of payload transportation requirements and current USG capabilities Geographic Locations : Chantilly, Virginia Travel : Some (~25%) Company Information : LV8D Solutions is a provider of engineering services through knowledgeable and experienced subject matter experts who recommend innovative solutions to solve complex problems. Please visit www.LV8DSolutions.com for more company information. At LV8D Solutions, we offer a competitive salary and impressive benefits package which includes :
- Up to 20% 401k company contribution (i.e., 6% matching 14% profit sharing = 20%)
- 75% company funded Health insurances (Medical / Vision / Dental), should employee enroll in company benefits
- 100% company funded short- and long-term disability insurances
- 100% company funded accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- 100% company funded life insurance
- 4 weeks of PTO and 10 paid Holidays
- Professional certification fees reimbursement (e.g., PMP, CISSP, Security , etc.) LV8D Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
