Mission Integrator

Position: Mission Integrator

FLSA Status: Exempt, Full-Time

Location: Vandenberg Space Force Base, California

Join the Astrotech Family!

Our employees are our most valued asset! We seek driven, enthusiastic people who share a dedication to our core values: Do What's Right, Respect Others, and Perform with Excellence.  We are here to help our customers make the transition from factory operations to go for launch.  Next Stop: Space! 

Employment Benefits

We care about your wellbeing in and outside of work and offer a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flexible Spending / Health Savings / Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance / Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Work/Life Balance

To ensure a balanced life for our employees, we encourage our team to take time off to unwind, as well as contribute to organizations and service projects in our communities.

• Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) plan
• 9 Paid holidays per calendar year
• Volunteer Time Off program

Opportunity for Growth

In addition to offering great benefits and work/life balance, we want to see our employees grow. Some of the way's employees can create a career at Astrotech Space Operations include:

• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Annual Reviews and Merit Increases
• Internal Promotion Opportunities

Position Summary

Act as Mission Integrator for satellite programs providing a support role to ASO Mission Managers and a secondary interface with ASO customers. Learn Mission Management function through meeting attendance, support of Mission Managers, and performance of discreet tasks. Perform system level operations in support of mission (COFR package preparation, spacecraft airfield off-load/upload, prop load preparations, PMS system support, post launch pack-and-ship, etc.). Perform basic special projects. Provide ASO Site Safety Supervision with emphasis on fueling, lifting, and other hazardous operations. Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local authorities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide a point of contact for satellite customers and the respective launch vehicle teams for pre-mission planning and launch campaign support.
• Arrange and support the shipping of satellite equipment including interfacing with customer, shipping agents, and customs.
• Act as a liaison to outside support agencies including VSFB Range Safety, Security, etc.
• Review customer procedures and operating plans. Ensure that hazardous procedures are safe for use and comply with ASO safety requirements and facility capabilities.
• Provide site planning assistance.
• Provide support as needed to process and operate propellant loading hardware, including hazardous operations support.
• Undertake and maintain SCAPE training.

Qualifications for a Mission Integrator

• Background in hazardous chemical/material handling
• Knowledge of engineering standards and best practices
• Must be able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure, fast paced environment
• Must be able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, managers, and customers
• Must have effective communication (oral and written, across all levels of the organization) and documentation skills
• Must be self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail
• Must have strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Skills and training regarding Hazardous Materials and Dangerous Grounds Transportations, RCRA, Import/Export Scheduling

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, or related discipline) or equivalent experience, with six (6) months experience in aerospace and launch operations / hardware processing preferred. Previous hands-on experience working in a potentially hazardous environment desired. Experience with SCAPE, calibrations, operating pressure panels, and forklift operations preferred, but not required.

Must be a United States citizen. Must be willing and able to successfully obtain a security clearance, up to Top Secret level, to retain employment. Current active TS highly desired.

Astrotech is a tobacco and smoke-free workplace.

Learn more about Astrotech Space Operations at www.astrotech.com