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Air Force Civilian Service · 16 hours ago

Space Force Responsible Engineer, 5 SLS

Cape Canaveral, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

Air Force Civilian Service is part of the United States Space Force (USSF) and is looking for a Responsible Engineer for the 5 SLS at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL. The role involves leading mission assurance for Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launch vehicles, assessing risks, managing hardware baselines, and providing Go/No-Go status on launch days.

Aerospace

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assess and mitigate risk

Review and manage the baseline of your hardware

Monitor assigned launch vehicle hardware status and anomalies/resolution to provide Go/No-Go status on Day of Launch

Serve as the subject matter expert for your assigned systems

Lead a mission assurance team

Support launches on-console and get up-close and personal with oversight of launch hardware and contractor operations

Support delivering cutting edge systems and capabilities to orbit that protect our National Security, enable our warfighters, and improve our way of life

Qualification

Launch vehicle systemsSystems engineeringRisk managementEngineering principlesHealthSafety regulationsProject managementTechnical communicationCollaborationProblem-solving

Required

Must be a U.S Citizen

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Safeguards classified or sensitive budget-related information and/or files

May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis

Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed 'Unscheduled Telework'

This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first

Employee may be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments

PCS / Incentive funding is not authorized

The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position

Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): 15 days a year

Must be able to climb and descend stairs (as many as 12 flights), climb ladders, enter restrictive launch vehicle compartments and work platforms

Work may require prolonged standing, exposure to the outside elements, and in the immediate vicinity of hazardous areas

This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP)

A bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program is required

Preferred

Relevant experience working with launch vehicle systems, with a strong preference for experience with launch vehicle systems manufacturing, final assembly, test, and launch operations

A comprehensive understanding of systems engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical structures, and fluid mechanics associated with launch vehicles

Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to effectively solve complex problems encountered during launch vehicle manufacturing and processing

Proven ability to function as a self-starter, encourage innovation, manage information strategically, and build collaborative relationships within a dynamic team environment

Outstanding recent graduates with exceptional academic records and relevant internship experience may be considered for a developmental position