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Launch Vehicle Mission Integrator
| Company | Sierra Space |
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| Location | Centennial, CO, USA |
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| Salary | $104827.91 – $144138.39 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s of Science degree in System Engineering or related discipline and typically 6 or more years of relevant experience
- Practical knowledge of engineering principles and practices
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
- Knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation; systems design, systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles
- An active Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
Responsibilities
- Launch Interface Requirements Document (LV IRD) Development: Create a comprehensive LV IRD, aligning with program requirements and ensuring compliance with LV provider specifications.
- Requirements Coordination: Identify and coordinate pre-launch requirements for the Space Vehicle (SV) to ensure alignment with System Performance Requirements Document (SPRD) and Standard Interface Specification (SIS).
- Integration Management Plan: Develop and deliver a management plan and integration schedule to oversee all launch integration activities.
- Launch Base Test Procedures: Prepare and deliver test procedures for launch base operations, tracking all activities and ensuring readiness for launch.
- Collaboration with LV Provider: Work closely with the launch vehicle provider to ensure compliance and facilitate effective communication for integration requirements.
- Design Team Collaboration: Coordinate with the design and integration teams to ensure successful SV-to-LV integration and resolve any technical challenges.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field, with typically 8+ years of experience in launch vehicle integration or related roles.
- Proven experience with launch vehicle systems and understanding of System Performance Requirements Documents (SPRD) and Standard Interface Specifications (SIS).
- Familiarity with EELV Rideshare User Guides and industry standards for launch integration.
- Strong project management skills, with experience in coordinating pre-launch requirements and tracking integration schedules.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with internal teams and external launch vehicle providers.
