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 for a Mission Integration Engineer located at the United States Space Force in Kirtland AFB, New Mexico Astrion 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 skills highly 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.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success. 

Be the Difference 

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, and Huntsville, AL with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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