Launch Flight Operations Specialist

Astrion•Cape Canaveral, FL

11h

About The Position

Astrion is seeking an experienced Launch Flight Operations Specialist (LFOS) – Level III to provide senior-level mission integration, day-of-launch planning, rehearsal, and execution support for National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and other Office of Space Launch (OSL) sponsored missions. This role is responsible for the coordination, integration, and execution of NOPS operations and Day-of-Launch (DoL) mission requirements, supporting cradle-to-grave launch activities. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in space launch systems, launch operations, and mission control networks, with the ability to brief and advise senior Government leadership.

Requirements

Level III (G3) qualification with all LFOS Level II requirements met
Proven experience supporting Day-of-Launch planning, rehearsals, and execution for space launch missions
Strong working knowledge of space launch systems, processes, and operations
Experience coordinating with Space Vehicle (SV) programs, Launch Vehicle (LV) contractors, launch bases, and Range organizations
Demonstrated ability to integrate mission requirements into government and/or commercial launch infrastructure
Experience preparing and supporting readiness reviews, mission rehearsals, and anomaly resolution
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including briefing senior Government leadership

Nice To Haves

Substantive experience providing risk assessments and risk-management recommendations to program and mission managers
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Government agencies and mission partners
Expert-level knowledge of Day-of-Launch planning and execution, including LV–SV interfaces
Experience supporting launch operations at NOPS, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCAFS), and/or Vandenberg Space Force Base (VAFB)
Ability to mentor and provide guidance to Level II LFOS personnel
Experience developing and delivering briefings, presentations, and written products for large or senior-level audiences

Responsibilities

Provide day-of-launch planning, rehearsal, and execution support for assigned NRO and OSL-sponsored missions
Serve as the focal point for coordination, integration, and execution of NOPS and Day-of-Launch mission requirements
Coordinate closely with SV programs, LV service contractors, launch bases, Range organizations, and associated mission partners
Support mission integration planning, technical reviews, and readiness review preparation
Coordinate technical procedures, support anomaly resolution, and integrate mission requirements into Government and commercial launch infrastructure
Provide mission and Day-of-Launch support, including Lessons Learned adjudication
Develop, update, and standardize Day-of-Launch (DoL) processes, procedures, and products used by OSL launch personnel
Coordinate with Eastern and Western Range, LV contractors, and SMC program offices on updates to the DoL Concept of Operations (ConOps)
Ensure DoL ConOps changes are incorporated into Mission Manager launch preparations and exercised during rehearsals
Provide Mission Control Operations planning, integration, and operational support for NRO launch and rehearsal operations
Support configuration and verification of mission control networks at NOPS, CCAFS, and VAFB, including secure and non-secure voice, data, video, timing, and network circuits
Support training simulations, network simulations, integrated crew exercises, mission dress rehearsals, troubleshooting, processing, and launch operations