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Launch Site Leads at SMC - LA AFB, El Segundo, CA

• Location: El Segundo, CA
• Salary:
• Posted: Nov 7

One of our clients is looking for Four (4) Launch Site Leads with a goverment clearance (minimum Secret).
In addition to the Launch Site Lead we are also recruting for a Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and a Certification Lead (see brief descriptions below).
 

1) Launch Site Lead (full description):

The position supports the Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) at Los Angeles Air Force Base.

The candidate will lead the certification of New Entrant Launch Service Providers.

DUTIES & DESCRIPTION:

· Responsible for reporting certification results to senior PMs and customer representatives

· Lead a multi-discipline engineering team consisting of propulsion, structural, avionics, manufacturing and quality engineers

· Manage team interfaces with the government customer, FFRDC, and contractors.

· Participate in major reviews for the launch system and major sub-systems

· Continually assess Launch Service Provider (LSP).

REQUIREMENTS:

· BS/BA and 10 years leadership/management required

· Demonstrated experience in launch systems design, testing, manufacturing, and operations.

· Knowledge of SMC/industry launch systems standards.

· Experience interfacing with computer-based database and schedule tools

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

· Some CONUS travel required

PREFERRED:

· BS+MS degree in Engineering, Math, or Physical Sciences

2) Quality Engineering Lead (short description):
Oversee and conduct assessments and evaluations/ audits of manufacturing products and processes per applicable military and industry/commercial quality standards such as AS9100D and SMC-S-003(T)

• Document these results/findings for government review and concurrence, in accordance with Manufacturing and Quality industry standards
• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineer Lead, System Engineers, and Project Engineers to develop and conduct process audits, identify and track risks and risk mitigation plans
• Oversee, lead, and direct these functions across the Quality Engineering team in multiple CONUS locations.

3) Manufacturing Engineering Lead (short description):
12 years of experience launch vehicle/space sub-system and process engineering expertise with a strong background in launch vehicle solid rocket motor propulsion systems and components preferred

• Work with launch vehicle provider to schedule and track audits to be performed during rocket certification activities
• Develop products such data tables, audit checklists, presentations, and reports status to the customer

4) Certification Lead (short description):
Lead a multi-discipline engineering team consisting of propulsion, structural, avionics, manufacturing and quality engineers

• Manage team interfaces with the government customer, FFRDC, and contractors.
• Participate in major reviews for the launch system and major sub-systems
• Continually assess Launch Service Provider (LSP).

Please send a current resume directly to Chris@nssrpo.com (do not reply to this post) and indicate which position(s) are a fit.
Please also list month/year your clearance was last renewed or issued.
These are full time positions with full benefits as an employee (no 3rd parties or C2C please).
Please also provide a good daytime phone number that i may reach you on. 

Sincerely,

Chris Hyland
Sr. Recruiting Consultant
Chris@nssrpo.com
www.nssrpo.com