Mission Assurance Engineer, 4356

Company: Linquest Corporation
Location: Lompoc
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

LinQuest Corporation is searching for a Mission Assurance Engineer to work on the systems engineering and integration (SE&I) contract in support of the US Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC), Launch Enterprise Systems Directorate (SMC/LE). This effort includes overarching integration of launch and range programs which will require interfacing with both the EELV and any future SMC/LE launch systems.SMC/LE is the guardian of assured access: launching when and where the nation needs it. SMC/LE's vision statement is to be the most respected and innovative space lift team, delivering mission success while enabling a robust U.S. launch industry This capability provides assured access to space for the nation. SMC/LE's mission also includes mission assurance and launch safety. The position is full time on-site at Vandenberg Air Force Base (VAFB) and requires an active TS/SCI clearance. You will work onsite, co-located and closely integrated with the Government Customer.Responsibilities:Evaluate and update the 30 OG Flight Worthiness Verification (FWV) processes for launch vehicle, spacecraft, and launch agency ground systems; evaluate for compliance with AFSPCI 10- 1202, 31 AFSPCI 10-1208, TOR-2007(8546)-6018, and applicable Letters of Assignment (LOA) to identify all deviations, weaknesses, or limitations affecting mission assurance; and implement approved changesAssess technical risk incurred by non-compliance and develop mission-assurance process-improvement recommendations to the 30 OG commander and senior leadershipEvaluate and recommend technical solutions for the 30 OG commander---s weekly senior leadership meetings and 30 OG Technical Director---s/Chief Engineer---s councils. Products include but are not 1 limited to position papers, minutes, action items and technical assessmentsEvaluate and update 30 OG strategic plan, 30 OG operating instructions, and 30 OG CONOPS. Provide technical analysis for Launch and Range related AF-and AFSPC-level instructions for technical validity and recommend revisions to 30th Operations Group Commander (30 OG/CC) and 30th Operations Group Technical Director (30 OG/TD)Act as the primary point of contact and perform technical updates to the Launch Verification Matrix (LVM) database, in support of 30 OGConduct training for the LVDB, track and manage the status of LVM loading into the LVDB, periodically assess user inputs into the LVDB, make recommendations for implementation to the 30 OG technical leads on improving quality and consistency, and collect 30 OG inputs for database enhancements and coordinate with database usersEvaluate SVC planning and technical information (e.g., schedules, test notes, and presentation packages) to assess space flight readiness. Present recommendations at flight mission meetings and mission operational activitiesEvaluate and update 30 OG mission-assurance plans and provide technical recommendationsAnalyze environmental and system safety issues and technical risks associated with the launch flow processEvaluate and assess 30 OG facilities for compliance with safety and environmental program requirements, and provide documentation of compliance statusAnalyze and update the current baseline requirements (---As Is---) for 30 OG launch infrastructure, equipment, resources, and personnel IAW DoDAF 1.5Evaluate and identify opportunities to increase performance, reduce cost or manpower, enhance sustainability, provide for new programs, or define alternatives that best meet mission requirements and update as future state (---To Be---) architecture requirementsDevelop a strategic roadmap which identifies activities and resources required to transition the 30 OG functional, allocated & physical architecture from ---As Is--- to the Net-Centric ---To Be--- state and continually assess program progress against the roadmap to identify issues that would result in failure to meet intentRequired Skills:Familiar with space flight/launch worthiness and readiness assessmentsHave very good organization and planning skillsAbility to clearly articulate ideas, recommendations and options to the customerAbility to coordinate with numerous stakeholders/customers from DoD agencies to commercial industryKnowledgeable in the use and application of MS Office suite --- specifically project, word and excelPreferred Skills:Participation in USAF launch processing at VAFB.Detail orientedRequired Experience:Bachelor---s degree in engineering or related field5-10 years of experience in space/launch systems engineering and/or launch processingMust have an active TS/SCI clearance to be considered for this positionPreferred Experience:Experience in planning and leading projectsFamiliar with DoD or USAF space system acquisitionQualificationsLICENSES & CERTIFICATIONSTS/SCIJob SummaryRequisition Number: MISSI01843Job Category: EngineerSchedule: Full-Time

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