What are the responsibilities and job description for the Launch Systems Engineer position at QinetiQ U.S.?
| Job ID | 2025-11470 | Posted Date | Program/Mission Support | Job Location | US-CA-Los Angeles |
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QinetiQ is seeking a Launch Systems Engineer (LSE) to support the NRO Office of Space Launch (OSL) providing technical/engineering expertise to act as an adviser on Launch Enterprise capabilities including complex and critical facilities, systems and equipment operations, maintenance and future planning. An ideal candidate will be an expert on all aspects of Launch Systems execution with the ability to provide expert scholarly advice, perform assessments and evaluations on technical approaches, execution, and conduct analysis of alternatives and risks. Key responsibilities include:
- 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 Tem1inals, 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 briefings 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
- TS/SCI with a CI/Poly; #qinetiqclearedjob
- 10 years of relevant experience
- 5 years of NRO experience
- 15 years of relevant experience
- 10 years of NRO experience
The salary range for this role is $134,800- $174,950 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Accessibility/Accommodation:
If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.
QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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