Space Launch Engineer, SSCSYD 80

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Kirtland AFB Albuquerque NM L is searching for a Space Launch Engineer to support SSC/SYD 80 (NHGS-12/13 Equivalent).

Description:
Are You Ready to Launch Your Career into Orbit Join the United States Space Forces premier rapid response launch team as a Space Launch Engineer & Program Manager where your work directly supports the Nations most critical defense missions. This is your chance to lead high-stakes launch acquisition and operations across a constellation of national priorities-including missions for the USSF Office of the Secretary of War (OSW) Army Navy Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) and the Missile Defense Agencys (MDA) Golden Dome space-based interceptor program. If you are an experienced launch systems engineer driven by technical excellence complex problem-solving and operational velocity this is where your expertise commands center stage. If you are an experienced launch systems engineer driven by team work technical excellence complex problem-solving and operational velocity this is where your expertise commands center stage.

Your Mission Should You Choose to Accept It:
- Lead Integrated Action Teams: Drive multidisciplinary engineering acquisition and operational squads to formulate bold launch strategies and guarantee total mission readiness.
- Conduct Deep Technical & Acquisition Evaluations: Spearhead rigorous mission assurance reviews risk-reduction audits and technical trade studies on next-generation launch vehicles and space payloads.
- Brief Executive Leadership: Translate complex technical schedule and mission-assurance data into high-impact actionable briefings for senior military general officers and civilian agency directors.
- Drive Full Mission Lifecycles: Guide and pilot world-class launch teams from initial operational concept launch vehicle integration and range safety all the way through countdown ignition and orbital deployment.
.... Why You Matter: Youll be at the forefront of safeguarding Americas space launch architecture driving innovation through cross-functional collaboration and technical excellence. Your leadership will ensure our warfighters have the space-based capabilities they need-when they need them.


Ideal Candidate:
This position plays a vital role in supporting the United States Space Force (USSF) and the Department of War (DoW) by focusing on the sustainability and enhancement of global space launch systems. The primary responsibility of the position is to serve as the focal point for launch operations and acquisition of logistics maintenance supply engineering mission assurance solid rocket motor operations and launch services ensuring mission readiness and success.

Experience: Applicants should have experience in engineering and/or program management or related fields ideally within the DoW or a similar environment. Proven experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing complex programs characterized by significant uncertainties and risks is essential. Applicants must demonstrate a history of developing and implementing acquisition policies procedures strategic plans and source selection experience that enhance mission execution effectiveness. Experience leading/supporting integrated product teams; experience with solid rocket motor launch operations/missions experience with implementing requirements and monitoring performance; developing cost estimates; planning/conflict resolution between many organizations; and communicating project status (written/brief) with Space Systems Command (SSC) leadership up to the General Officer Commander PAE Division Chief and Branch Chief levels; customer mission managers and contractors (mission assurance/technical/mission support/launch service contractors). Establishes management controls such as milestones expenditure rates management indicators and management reviews to reflect program status and provide early detection of emerging problems. Reviews documents to assess impact on the mission preparation and execution. Organizes teamwork efforts and leads a team of specialists in resolving technical schedule cost and supportability issues. Support/lead team(s) to develop implement and control financial and technical aspects of projects (launch operations acquisition mission preparation etc.). Generate specific plans goals and objectives consistent with policies and requirements. Organize direct and coordinate activities of functional specialists (engineering contracting program control finance logistics and mission assurance). Review progress of contractors in meeting objectives. Keep Leadership and team informed of project status and resolution actions.

• Must be a U.S Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top/Secret /SCI security clearance.
• Safeguards classified or sensitive and/or classified information and/or files.
• Work may require prolonged standing exposure to the outside elements and in the immediate vicinity of hazardous areas.
• Eligible for situational telework only including Emergency and OPM prescribed Unscheduled Telework.
• This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications whichever comes first.
• May be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments.
• PCS / relocation funding is not authorized.
• Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): 15 days a year.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• This position is part of the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
• The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
• Position requires a professional engineering degree at the bachelors level from an ABET accredited institution is required. Advanced degrees are preferred.
• Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and annually thereafter file an OGE-450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report. Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment and participation in random drug testing.

The 0801 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed addition to the above requirements you can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 4th section titled Professional and Scientific Positions.