IESE Solutions

Launch Systems Engineer

Spacecraft & Launch Vehicle SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeEl Segundo, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and at least 9 years of related experience in systems engineering and requirements management are required.
Experience must include satellite integration, test, and processing.
A basic understanding of launch vehicle missions, performance, and processing is required.
Experience working in a U.S. Government Space Systems Program Office with other support contractors is required.
An active Department of Defense security clearance adjudicated for Sensitive Compartmented Information eligibility and enrollment in the Continuous Evaluation program, if applicable, are required.
Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information and Special Access Programs and to consent to a polygraph examination.
Knowledge of satellite-launch interface requirements and technology, requirements setting, Interface Control Document documentation, and associated verification approaches is required.
Understanding of satellite integration and test procedures and processes, launch-site satellite processing, joint launch operations, Day-of-Launch preparation and execution, standard launch interface requirements, range requirements, and safety requirements is required.
Familiarity with statements of work and their structure, basic contract types and incentives, and government contracting is required.
Experience developing program plans and controls is required.
Familiarity with scheduling and earned value metrics is required.

Responsibilities

Provide technical and program management support to the U.S. Government satellite Space Systems Program Office managing engineering and launch integration efforts, prime contractors, the Space Systems Command Launch Enterprise, and launch service providers.
Interface with U.S. Government launch range elements and establish support agreements that meet satellite Space Systems Program Office and prime contractor requirements; collaborate with mission partners and negotiate agreements for shared responsibilities.
Define the readiness process and plan for the space segment for launch.
Prepare for and successfully execute launch-site payload processing and launch.
Propose strategies and generate contractor statements of work for Early Interface Studies with launch service providers, change proposals, and final launch integration.
Evaluate and negotiate contractor proposals for launch integration engineering and processing.
Facilitate negotiation of space-vehicle-to-launch-vehicle interface requirements in the best interest of the satellite Space Systems Program Office.
Manage technical and programmatic risk associated with launch integration.
Evaluate contractor performance and provide assessments to the Space Systems Program Office.

Launch Systems Engineer

IESE Solutions · El Segundo, United States · Full-time · Posted 2025-05-30

Workplace: on_site

Department: GC

Description

IESE Solutions is seeking a Launch Systems Engineer to support and drive execution of launch integration efforts under the Space Systems Command (SSC) organizations of the US Space Force (USSF) in El Segundo, CA.

Typical responsibilities include:

Provide expert technical and program management support to USG satellite SPO managing engineering and launch integration effort and prime contractors, with SSC Launch Enterprise and launch service providers.
Interface with USG Launch Range elements and establish support agreements that meet satellite SPO and prime contractor requirements; collaborate with mission partners and negotiate agreements for shared responsibilities.
Define readiness process and plan for space segment for launch.
Ensure prepared for and successfully execute launch site payload processing and ultimately launch.
Propose strategy and generate contractor statements of work for Early Interface Studies with Launch Service Providers, change proposals, and final Launch Integration.
Evaluate and negotiate contractor proposals for Launch integration engineering and processing.
Facilitate negotiation of space vehicle to launch vehicle interface requirements in the best interest of the SV SPO.
Manage technical and programmatic risk associated with launch integration.
Evaluate contractor performance and provide assessment to SPO.
Technical and Management capabilities like being knowledgeable in all types of satellite-launch interface requirements and technology, setting of requirements, ICD documentation, and associated verification approaches.
Possess understanding of satellite integration and test procedures and processes, launch site satellite processing, joint launch operations, Day-of-Launch preparation and execution; versed in standard launch interface requirements, range requirements, safety requirements.
Familiar with statements of work and their structure, basic contract types and incentives, Government contracting.
Experienced developing program plans and controls.
Familiar with scheduling and earned value metrics.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and minimum of 9 years related experience in systems engineering and requirements management.
Experience must also include satellite integration and test and processing.
Requires basic understanding of launch vehicle missions, performance and processing.
Experience working in USG SPO with other support contractors.
Must have an active DoD security clearance, adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable).
Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination.

Benefits

As a growing small engineering firm, IESE Solutions focuses on people and customers and delivery of uninterrupted high-quality work. Our approach to attracting and retaining highly qualified candidates is to provide an opportunity to help shape the firm's future and a competitive and flexible compensation package consistent with qualifications, security clearance eligibility, and roles. IESE Solutions offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including but are not limited to:

Company 401K Contribution (no employee contribution required) up to 10% of qualifying salaries
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Company paid Long-term Disability insurance
Short-term Disability insurance
Discretionary Performance Bonus
Paid Time Off, including Holidays, Vacation
Flexible Work Hours and supportive/collaborative work environment
Continuous education sponsorship
Career opportunities to participate in the next generation space sensing enterprise ground system integration, test and deployment and develop/enhance enduring professional skills and network.

At IESE Solutions, salaries are determined by various factors including location, education, clearance, skills, and experience among others. IESE Solutions considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, security clearance, education/training, and key skills.

IESE Solutions accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

IESE Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, fostering a culture of merit, diversity and inclusion.

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