Lead Engineer

ASRC Federal • Albuquerque, NM

7d • Onsite

About The Position

ASRC Federal System Solutions (AFSS) is hiring a full-time team lead engineer to manage the Rocket Systems Launch Program Mission Assurance (RSLP MA) Excess Ballistic Missile (DXBM) team at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The role manages engineering staff leading Aging Surveillance (AS) and Sustainment Engineering (SE) efforts on RSLP MA missions and serves as the primary point of contact between the RSLP MA DXBM team and the US Space Force (USSF), Space Systems Command (SSC), Assured Access to Space Small Launch and Targets Division Logistics Manager (SSC/AAMXL).

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in an engineering science.
• At least 10 years of aerospace experience, including launch program management experience.
• Program management and/or project management experience.
• Experience working with the Department of Defense.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with demonstrated ability to work with contractor and government counterparts.
• Demonstrated initiative, proactivity, and ability to work as a self-starter with little maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team in a matrix organization.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio, for technical writing, editing, and document formatting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the design or development of launch systems.
• Familiarity with RSLP MA IV&V activities and the responsibilities of RSLP MA Project Engineers.
• Experience working with NASA or MDA.
• Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact between the RSLP MA DXBM logistics team and the SSC/AAMXL customer, as well as the SSC/AAMXO Mission Manager assigned to MDA missions.
• Manage DXBM team personnel and other Kirtland AFB office personnel as required, including coordinating recruiting, onboarding, performance goals and reviews, feedback, timecards, travel requests, and expense reports.
• Assign Project Engineers to RSLP MA MDA Task Orders, including backup Project Engineers as required.
• Maintain an accurate IV&V Team Organization Chart and ensure the AAMXL manager is informed of RSLP MA IV&V Team assignments.
• Align DXBM team resources with program objectives across Aging Surveillance, Sustainment Engineering, and MDA Task Orders, and help resolve schedule and resource challenges.
• Provide technical and programmatic input to DXBM and MDA Task Order proposals, including reviewing basis of estimates, ensuring pricing is properly executed, and approving submission of proposal packages to the Program Manager.
• Support the RSLP MA Program Manager in identifying the aggregate DXBM team budget and required head count for Aging Surveillance, Sustainment Engineering, and MDA missions.
• Support the RSLP MA Program Manager with programmatic briefings and other assignments as requested.
• Back up RSLP MA MDA mission Project Engineers and Aging Surveillance and Sustainment Engineering leads, and temporarily lead MDA missions as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager