Mission Assurance Chief — Space Launch Operations

National Reconnaissance Office; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

National Reconnaissance Office in Los Angeles, California seeks a Mission Assurance Team Chair for the Office of Space Launch. The role leads a 100-member team, provides technical risk assessment, and ensures readiness for launch operations within a dynamic environment.

Requires space systems engineering expertise, leadership, and strong coordination with government and industry partners to execute rehearsal and day-of-launch activities. U.S. citizenship required.

Qualifications

• Experience in space launch to include launch vehicles and processing.
• Extensive knowledge of DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) missions, policies and processes.
• Ability to coordinate with government and industry partners to optimize launch solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuity of operations and develop launch plans and objectives.
• Lead mission assurance activities and risk assessments for launch operations.
• Coordinate with launch vehicle providers and internal/external stakeholders.
• Direct requirements validation and feasibility analyses.
• Oversee systems engineering activities across capability areas.

Skills

Space launch expertise

Mission assurance

Systems engineering

Leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

National Reconnaissance Office in Los Angeles, California seeks a Mission Assurance Team Chair for the Office of Space Launch. The role leads a 100-member team, provides technical risk assessment, and ensures readiness for launch operations within a dynamic environment.

Requires space systems engineering expertise, leadership, and strong coordination with government and industry partners to execute rehearsal and day-of-launch activities. U.S. citizenship required.