Technical Mission Lead - MACH TB

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life/ADD

401(k) Savings Plan

ESPP

Paid Time-Off

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Technical Mission Lead to manage sub-orbital launch missions, primarily on sounding rockets. You will oversee the entire lifecycle from design to launch and coordinate across experiment teams, integrators, and launch vehicle providers.

The role requires strong communication skills, problem solving, and the ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance, with potential hybrid work locations including Wallops Island, VA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Engineering.
• 8 years of experience in mission planning/mission management/mission execution for sub-orbital launch vehicles.
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage sub-orbital launch missions, primarily sounding rockets; oversee integration of experiments onto launch vehicles.
• Coordinate design, development, integration, test and launch across the mission lifecycle.
• Facilitate technical exchanges between vehicle providers and experiment teams.
• Create statements of work and manage task orders with launch vehicle providers.
• Maintain schedule with subcontractors and report status to customer and Prime leadership.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements and standards.

Skills

Problem solving

Multi-project management

Self-motivated

Verbal & written communication

MS Office

US citizen

Security clearance eligible

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

The Technical Mission Lead will be responsible for managing various sub-orbital launch missions primarily on sounding rockets. They will provide oversight and facilitate the integration of multiple experiments onto launch vehicles. They will manage the entire lifecycle of design, development, integration, test, and launch.

LOCATION: Potentially Hybrid role based out of:

• Crane, IN
• Princess Anne, MD
• Wallops Island, VA

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Work with experiment teams, integrators, and launch vehicle providers to ensure all requirements are met throughout the entirety of a suborbital hypersonic mission.
• Facilitate recurring technical exchanges between vehicle providers and experimenters to ensure communication and data exchange during the mission lifecycle (Requirements Gathering, Mission Planning, Design, Fabrication, Testing, and Launch Operations)
• Maintain communication and coordination with other Prime Contractor functional leads to meet requirements of schedule, systems engineering, testing, mission planning, and execution.
• Ensure missions are conducted in accordance with applicable safety requirements and standards.
• Create Statements of work and task orders for Launch Vehicle Providers.
• Maintain schedule adherence with subcontractors via action trackers and giver/receiver lists.
• Report mission status to customer and Prime leadership on a recurring basis.
• Identify issues early to create and execute mitigation plans.

Other Job Functions

• Other duties may be assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

No

Experience and Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Adept problem solver and possess critical thinking skills.
• Ability to handle multiple complex projects concurrently.
• Must be self-motivated and goal oriented
• Must possess excellent verbal & written communication skills for use at all levels of the organization such as employees, management and internal / external sponsors
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Must be a US citizen
• Must currently have and/or be capable of obtaining a security clearance
• Must have valid driver's license/vehicle insurance sufficient to access military facilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Engineering.
• 8 years of experience in mission planning/mission management/mission execution related to test and evaluation of sub-orbital launch vehicles.

• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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