Launch Operations Engineer
Parsons Corporation•Torrance, CA
•$88,400 - $154,700
About The Position
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).
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- paid time off
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k)
- life insurance
- flexible work schedules
- holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
