Mission Integration Engineer

Mission Integration Engineer

LOCATION:Kirtland AFB, NM

JOB STATUS:Full-time

CLEARANCE: TS/SCI

TRAVEL:As Needed

Astrion has an exciting opportunity fora Mission Integration Engineerlocated at theUnited States Space ForceinKirtland AFB, New MexicoAstrion has worked extensively with the U.S. Space Force where it has earned a reputation for on-time delivery of high-quality products tailored to the needs of its clients.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
• Minimum 5-7+year's experience in development & implementation of Research and Development (R&D) multi-payload satellite and launch missions, assembly, integration, launch & operations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Familiarity with Space System Command space and ground satellite systems highly desired
• Excellent and detail-oriented organizational, interpersonal, and communications skillshighly desired

RESPONSIBILITIES

• SETA support for both the Space Test Program and Mission Integration Branch
• Experience in development & implementation of Research and Development (R&D) multi-payload satellite and launch missions, assembly, integration, launch & operations.
• Perform mission assessments of technical and schedule readiness for satellites.
• Assess risks to/from satellites and to/from the launch vehicle.
• Deliver technical guidance for Space Vehicle design, development, assembly, integration, and test in support of payload, spacecraft and launch vehicle integration.
• Review launch provider Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and related technical documentation to ensure compliance to government policy, customer requirements, and space flight regulations.
• Support launch manifest development as well as apply systems engineering principles to space vehicle development, assembly, testing, and integration
• When launch is necessary, functions as liaison with the Space Operations Center for requesting on-orbit two-line element support for our satellites from launch through the first year on-orbit.

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