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Launch Systems Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI)
El Segundo, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/16/2026
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking Launch Systems Engineers to join our team at Cape Canaveral, Florida, and Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.

As a Launch Systems Engineer (LSE) with MTSI, you will:

  • Review, document, and trace functional and interface requirements for all OSL allocated missions and coordinates with external entities when necessary to resolve issues.
  • Review verification and validation processes and activities and identify risks, opportunities, and corresponding mitigation or implementation milestones.
  • Coordinate among OSL divisions to identify and coordinate new requirements, capture emerging risks and recommend plans of action consistent with OSL strategic goals.
  • Retain cognizance over launch related studies and provide NRO /OSL leadership with timely and relevant assessments.
  • Provide day-to-day support to the OSL to assure routine actions, data calls and briefings are addressed.
  • Provide recommendations/products that reflect bes.t path for the NRO and OSL
  • Evaluate mission specification requirements
  • Assess adequacy of verification data/actions
  • Support planning, integration, acquisition for critical space launch support systems including systems-wide analysis with respect to sustainment, reliability, maintainability and availability
  • Identify elevated mission risks areas and develop mitigation approaches. Conduct Interface Compatibility Assessments. Advise on the Launch Readiness Process
  • Provide support to the OSL in preparing for and conducting all required meetings, briefings, reviews, and readiness assessments
  • Maintain working knowledge of launch base systems and infrastructure, NOPS systems infrastructure, including systems maintained by others such as Remote Ground Terminals, communications networks, fiber and conveyance systems that support OSL and NRO customers
  • Identify and scope facility, system and communications requirements for new missions and/or capabilities, along with recommended solutions
  • Prepare requirements documentation, including drawing and specifications as needed as well as period of performance and any OSL constraints.
  • Provide project management and technical support in support of OSL System Engineering and Enterprise level projects
  • Assess impacts to OSL capabilities of proposed changes to launch vehicle fleet, SV architecture, launch sites or other launch environment elements.
  • Develop brief mgs for OSL to present to NRO leadership and external organizations
  • Provide program and project cost estimates across all OSL capabilities
  • Support annual budget planning and execution reviews
  • Support technical and programmatic meetings

LAUNCH SYSTEMS ENGINEER, LEVEL-I (LSE-I)

The LSE-I position is an entry level engineering professional who possesses some working knowledge ofrelevant systems or infrastructure. LSE-I contractors shall possess at least Technical Level I (Tl). Desired experience in critical industrial systems.

LAUNCH SYSTEMS ENGINEER, LEVEL-II (LSE-II)

The LSE-II Position Is An Entry Level Engineering Professional Who Possesses Some Working Knowledge Of Space Launch Systems And Processes. LSE-II Will Develop Briefings And Assessments For a Variety Of Government Customers And Audiences And Must Be Able To Convey Information In a Clear And Articulate Manner. LSE-II Contractors Shall Possess At Least Technical Level II (T2) And The Following Expected Qualifications:

  • 2 years space launch experience (Desired: 2 years of experience with OSL system

capabilities or similar.)

  • General knowledge of NRO/OSL launch policy and procedures
  • General understanding of launch vehicle processes and practices, launch site preparations flow and day-of-launch procedures
  • General understanding of NRO Satellite Vehicle launch interface requirements, launch transportation and processing requirements

LAUNCH SYSTEMS ENGINEER, LEVEL-III (LSE-III)

The Level-III LSE Position Is An Intermediate Level Engineering Professional Who Possesses Proven Working Knowledge Of Space Launch Systems And Processes. Level III LSEs Will Develop Briefings And Assessment To a Variety Of Audiences And Must Be Able To Convey Information In a Clear And Articulate Manner To Government Leadership. Level III LSEs Will Be Required To Support Strategic Planning As Well As Cradle To Grave Launch And Launch Support Activities. Level III LSE Contractors Shall Possess At Least The Technical Level III (T3) Plus The Following Expected Qualifications:

  • 5 years space launch experience (Desired: 5 years of experience with OSL system

capabilities or similar.)

  • Extensive knowledge of NRO/OSL launch policy and procedures
  • Thorough understanding of launch enterprise capabilities
  • Thorough understanding of NRO Satellite Vehicle launch interface requirements, launch transportation, fueling and/or processing requirements
  • Working knowledge of the NRO SV lifecycle requirements
  • Working knowledge of NRO budgeting and financial processes

LAUNCH SYSTEMS ENGINEER, LEVEL-IV (LSE-IV)

The Level-IV LSE Position Is a Senior Level Engineering Professional Who Possesses All The Qualifications Of a Level-III LSE As Well As Additional Management, Communication And Technical Qualifications. Level IV LSEs Will Develop Briefings And Assessment To a Variety Of Audiences And Must Be Able To Convey Information In a Clear And Articulate Manner To Government Leadership. Level IV LSEs Will Be Required To Support Strategic Planning As Well As Cradle To Grave Launch And Launch Support Activities. Level IV LSE Contractors Shall Possess At Least The Technical Level IV (T4) Plus The Following Expected Qualifications:

  • 10 years space launch experience (Desired: 10 years of experience with OSL system capabilities or similar.)
  • Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with other Government agencies and mission partners
  • Substantive experience providing risk assessments and risk-management

recommendations to program managers in support of successful mission accomplishment

  • Experience delivering effective briefings/presentations/papers on complex topics for audiences that may be large and/or include high-level decision makers
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing requirements and tasks and managing long term tasks as well as short-term obligations
  • Ability to effectively provide guidance to Level-I, Level-II, and Level-III LSEs

Security Clearance:

Active TS/SCI security clearance with a CI polygraph

Locations: Cape Canaveral, FL; Vandenberg SFB, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Chantilly, VA; or Colorado Springs, CO.

The pay range for this position is $100,000/year to $210,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

Salary : $100,000 - $210,000

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