The Launch Systems Integration (LSI) Engineer will integrate Northrop Grumman Space Vehicles onto the selected launch vehicle, coordinate processing at the launch base, and conduct launch and ascent operations. In addition, the LSI Engineer will manage the interface between Northrop Grumman and the other launch campaign stakeholders, including the Launch Vehicle Contractor (LVC), the Launch Range (Range), launch base processing facilities, data and communication services, day of launch tracking, and other participants.

Duties include:

• Supports mission integration with various Launch Service providers executing the launch mission integration process.
• Works on all aspects of launch from initial planning meetings through launch operations and Day of Launch
• Provides direction to all mission working groups, to include: mission integration, ground operations, flight operations, planning/execution, and Day-of-Launch
• Provides technical services for mission program reviews, integrated schedule development/management, rehearsal support, and daily status reporting  
• Develops launch mission planning tasks and develops key program documentation
• Oversee execution team of launch integration engineers
• Guides the development of all satellite to launch vehicle interface requirements
• Reviews and provides technical evaluations of key mission documents to include: Interface Requirements Documents (IRDs), Interface Control Documents, (ICDs), and launch base requirements and procedures
• Review contractor statement of works (SOWs) and technical evaluation of contractor proposals
• Develops, prepares, and delivers documentation and coordinates execution for major Launch Readiness Reviews
• Tracks all requirements verification documentation in execution of the launch campaign.
• Develops and reviews technical assessments and presentations for senior leadership reviews 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s and 14 years or more experience or 12 years or more of experience with Master’s Degree
• Must be US Citizen with active or current Top Secret/SCI Clearance at time of application and must consent to a Polygraph
• 9 years of relevant space launch experience 
• Knowledge of satellite Systems Engineering, Design, Integration and Test
• Knowledge of the 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 and processing, launch readiness, mission interface verification between LV and SV

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with other government agencies and mission partners
• Demonstrated ability to work with, guide, and collaborate across a multi-organizations and multi-disciplined team to deliver integrated solutions and mutually beneficial outcomes

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