Launch Infrastructure Systems Engineer _TS/SCI with Polygraph

Clearance Level
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Category
Systems Engineering
Location
Vandenberg AFB, California
(Onsite Workplace)
Key Skills For Success

Launch Systems

Systems Design

Troubleshooting

REQ#: RQ193878
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Launch Infrastructure Systems Engineer at GDIT. Here, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you’ll make the end user’s experience your priority and we’ll make your career growth ours.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Launch Infrastructure Systems Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Launch Infrastructure Systems Engineer joining our team to support the Launch Mission.

HOW A LAUNCH INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS ENGINEER SENIOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Launch Infrastructure Systems Engineer tasks include:

  • Provide engineering support to the Director of Engineering and other government capability managers providing services to the Office of Space Launch (OSL).
  • Provide technical recommendations to the client on projects at the Project Screening Boards (PSBs), Requirements Authority Boards (RABs), and Project Approval Boards (PABs).  
  • Act as client's point of contact for certain projects as they progress through the boards and implementation.  Approve engineering change request and support the configuration control board approval process. 
  • Create drafts and provide technical assistance to client's capability managers on GFE being managed by OSL   
  • Support the mission requirement verification process (ReqTrk), as the responsible organization designee for all DE related requirements.  Review / concur with service provider responses and evidence verification. 
  • Provide project management support to the contracting officer’s technical representative (COTR) for launch site acquisitions of payload processing facilities (PPF) and OSL critical launch site ground systems. 
  • Draft requirements definition, scope of work, verification / validation of requirements, acquisition estimates, schedule, and source selection.  
  • Perform technical evaluations of engineering change proposals, acquisition proposals, and quarterly reports.   
  • Provide project management oversight of payload processing facilities and OSL system assets (transporter systems, fuel loading system, RF and lightening protection systems).
  • Monitor O&M contractor of GFE and client's facilities to ensure resolution of all non-conformance issues.  Actively participate in fishbone and corrective action meeting to determine root cause of non-conformance.  
  • Coordinate acquisition strategies at base both before and after contract awards.  Provide end-to-end oversite, schedules, plans, and monitoring of service provider to ensure timely execution. 
  • Support strategic short and long-range planning of launch support engineering activities and acquisitions studies.
  • Attend prepare content for leading edge integration meeting, readiness reviews, working groups, and technical interchange meetings to ensure OSL ability to support SV customers.
  • Supports Launch Mission Management interface with internal and external divisions, agencies and contractors
  • During your assigned missions, you will be responsible for conducting a daily integrated scheduling meeting between LV / SV / Processing Facility. 
  • Support each OSL launch campaign, throughout the launch process, by ensuring the availability of necessary Mission IT infrastructure and services as driven by satellite program and OSL requirements, including launch requirements
  • Participates in special projects as required.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
● Education: Bachelor of Science STEM
● Required Experience: 5 years of related experience
● Required Technical Skills: Launch provider or Satellite provider: engineering, operations, integration experience.  Clean room or facility O&M experience. 
● Security Clearance Level: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph
● Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access
  • Advanced Excel (includes use of complex formulas, Pivot Tables, and charts/graphics)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

● Location: On Customer Site
● US Citizenship Required.


GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays.

Work Requirements
Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $105,622 - $138,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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