Parsons

Launch Operations Engineer

Parsons$88K — $154K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Secret security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years in integration engineering or launch operations
  • Prior launch campaign experience
  • Strong understanding of launch site operations and spacecraft integration
  • Technical project management experience
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Collaborative mindset in fast-paced environments
  • Willingness to travel to remote sites

Responsibilities

  • Lead launch campaign planning and execution
  • Develop operational schedules for stakeholder management
  • Act as the main point of contact for customers
  • Coordinate technical project management across teams
  • Support system-level testing and troubleshooting
  • Manage technical requirements and customer alignment
  • Engage in hands-on operations and technician support

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible work schedules
Full Job Description
Job Description:

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).

What You'll Be Doing:
  • 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.


What Required Skills You'll Bring:
  • 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.


What Desired Skills You Might Bring:
  • 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.


Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

About Parsons

Parsons Corporation is a technology-driven engineering services firm with more than 70 years of experience in the engineering, construction, technical, and professional services industries. The corporation is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on infrastructure, defense, security, and construction. Parsons delivers design/design-build, program/construction management, systems design/engineering, cyber/converged security, and other professional services packaged in innovative alternative delivery methods to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on infrastructure, defense, security, and construction. Parsons delivers design/design-build, program/construction management, systems design/engineering, cyber/converged security, and other professional services packaged in innovative alternative delivery methods to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Learn more about Parsons
Size
15,500 employees
Market Cap
$4.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$98.5 million
Founded
1944
5 Year Trend
+3.8%
Revenue
$3.9 billion
NASDAQ

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