Launch Operations Engineer

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Job Description

Parsons is looking for a talented Launch Operations Engineer to join our growing space launch services team!

You’ll be joining a program dedicated to providing rideshare opportunities to spacecraft and satellites onboard NSSL launch vehicles (ULA and SpaceX).

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and coordinate launch campaign planning and execution, including spacecraft processing and integration activities.
• Developing and coordinating operational schedules to manage internal and external stakeholders.
• Serving as main point of contact with customers and stakeholder groups.
• Coordinating technical project management tasks and interfacing between engineering, operations, and project teams.
• Supporting system-level testing, troubleshooting, and mission execution.
• Managing technical requirements and ensuring alignment between customer needs and operational timelines.
• Engaging in hands-on operations and supporting technician-level activities as needed.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Active Secret security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree, with additional years of experience able to count in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of experience in integration engineering, launch integration, or spacecraft systems engineering. Additional education can count towards total years of experience.
• Prior launch campaign experience in launch operations, spacecraft processing, or mission integration.
• Strong understanding of launch site operations, spacecraft integration, and ground support equipment.
• Technical project management experience.
• Strong communication, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, technical environment.
• Willingness to travel and support operations at remote sites as required.

What Desired Skills You Might Bring

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Experience with both government and commercial launch providers.
• Experience with satellite fueling operations and procedures.
• Familiarity with industry standards and best practices for launch operations.
• Previous experience supporting launch campaigns for satellites, probes, or crewed vehicles.
• Experience supporting technical product lines or integration activities.
• Familiarity with launch and spacecraft integration processes.
• Ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously.

Security Clearance Requirement

An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.​

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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