Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
Launch Integration Specialist
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc., Florida, New York, United States
Launch Integration Specialist (LIS) provides mission management and integration support to the OSL mission team in all phases of planning and execution of satellite‑to‑launch vehicle integration for OSL assigned missions.
The LIS provides the overall end‑to‑end mission integration planning coordination/support, integrated schedule development, range coordination, readiness review preparation, technical procedure coordination, anomaly resolution, integration of mission requirements into government or commercial infrastructure, mission support, MAT integration panel support and lessons learned adjudication.
LIS support responsibilities include program plan development and maintenance, launch vehicle mission trade studies, mission analysis, the development of mission unique requirements and derived requirements identification, and monitoring and verifying all launch vehicle and satellite vehicle interface requirements including satellite vehicle processing, monitoring, transportation and fueling requirements.
LIS should possess an understanding of the SV and LV and associated contracts to support the entire life cycle of launch operations planning and execution, and close coordination with the SV Program, L VC, OL, Range, and other associated contractors and organizations. LIS should be familiar with the scope, capabilities and coordination of support for various NRO, OSL and external contracts for SV development, integration and launch, commercial launch services, Launch Systems Integration Contractor (LSIC), FFRDC, launch base/range support contractors and OSL service/services contracts requirements. Requires a working knowledge of United States Space Force (USSF) National Security Space Launch (NSSL) launch services and launch vehicle architecture and components.
LIS Tasks
Provides space vehicle to launch vehicle integration, manifesting, and launch expertise
Provides Launch mission management process continuity across the Launch Enterprise
Supports Launch Mission Management interface with internal and external divisions, agencies and contractors
Generates reports and presentations for meetings and other launch enterprise internal and external reviews
Manages coordination process for planning, requirements and readiness meetings
Performs review of launch mission integration products, assuring quality, accuracy and completeness
Assists in the development of launch and mission integration requirements in support of OSL CBJB and IPBS development
Attends Launch Scheduling/Manifest Meetings as required
Supports each OSL launch campaign throughout the entire launch process, ensuring the NOPS, Mission IT infrastructure and services requirements are integrated, documented and validated
Supports development of and/or update mission documentation, ensuring proper identification of enterprise launch communications and service requirements
Interfaces with key mission personnel from NRO mission partners including launch vehicle contractors, satellite contractors, AF Program Offices, NASA and other mission stakeholder groups
Provides insights on SV issues that may affect the LV/SV interface, LV hardware or launch infrastructure
Provides modeling and simulation support, including developing both technical and programmatic scenarios and associated data inputs and analysis
Updates and communicates OSL capabilities baseline and processes, OSL services and capabilities reference guides and roadshows and other outreach efforts to support SV/LV integration
Develops schedules, manifests, and mission models, including multiple scenarios, impacts and alternatives
Ensures mission integration risks are identified and supports/ tracks mitigation activities
Provides early mission integration engagement to new and emerging programs
Provides risk assessments, as assigned, of various elements of and OSL Launch Campaign to include integrated LV/SV readiness, team performance and readiness to execute the launch campaign based on demonstrated performance during DoL exercised and readiness activities
Launch Integration Specialist – Level I (LIS‑I) The Level‑I LIS position is an entry‑level professional who possesses working knowledge of space launch systems and processes. Level‑I LIS contractors shall possess the General Level II (G2) qualifications and no years of relevant experience are required.
Launch Integration Specialist – Level II (LIS‑II) The Level‑II LIS position is an intermediate‑level professional who possesses proven working knowledge of space launch systems and processes. Level‑II LIS contractors shall possess at least the General Level II (G2) qualifications (Desired: Technical Level II (T2)).
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
Extensive knowledge of government space launch policy and procedures (Desired: Extensive knowledge of NRO/OSL launch policy and procedures)
Thorough understanding of satellite vehicle launch interface requirements, launch base transportation, fueling, processing and day‑of‑launch requirements (Desired: similar proficiency with NRO SV requirements)
Experience leading the SV / LV mission integration process in all phases of planning and execution (Desired: NRO SV program experience)
Experience providing cross‑program integration and launch expertise across mission teams (Desired: NRO mission teams)
Launch Integration Specialist – Level III (LIS‑III) The Level‑III LIS position is a senior‑level engineering professional who possesses proven working knowledge of space launch systems and processes. Level‑III LIS contractors shall possess all Level‑II qualifications, at least the General Level III (G3) (Desired: Technical Level III (T3)).
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with other government agencies and mission partners
Substantive experience providing risk assessments and risk‑management recommendations to program managers
Expert knowledge of SV / LV mission integration process, including mechanical, electrical, mission analysis, launch and SV environments, ground operations, space vehicle transportation, fueling, monitoring and processing, launch readiness, day‑of‑launch and mission interface verification (Desired: Expert knowledge of NRO SV / LV process)
Extensive experience leading the SV / LV mission integration process in all phases of planning and execution (Desired: NRO SV program experience)
Extensive experience providing cross‑program integration and launch expertise across mission teams (Desired: NRO mission teams)
Ability to effectively provide guidance to Level‑I and Level‑II LISs
Security Clearance Active TS/SCI security clearance with a CI polygraph. #LI‑JW1
Interesting Work Our co‑workers support some of the most important and critical programs for our national defense and security.
Values Employees come first. We challenge our co‑workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
100% Employee Owned We have a stake in each other’s success and the success of our customers. We hold company‑wide town‑hall meetings three times a year.
Great Benefits – Most Full‑Time Staff Are Eligible For
Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
Flexible schedules
6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
Semi‑annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
Company‑funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – a separate qualified retirement account
Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
Other company‑funded benefits, such as life and disability insurance
Optional zero‑deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
Track Record of Success We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee‑owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high‑demand technical expertise in digital transformation, modeling and simulation, rapid capability development, test and evaluation, artificial intelligence, autonomy, cybersecurity and mission assurance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide. For more information about MTSI, please visit
www.mtsi‑va.com .
MTSI embraces nine core values, including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our core values, we are committed to equal opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.
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The LIS provides the overall end‑to‑end mission integration planning coordination/support, integrated schedule development, range coordination, readiness review preparation, technical procedure coordination, anomaly resolution, integration of mission requirements into government or commercial infrastructure, mission support, MAT integration panel support and lessons learned adjudication.
LIS support responsibilities include program plan development and maintenance, launch vehicle mission trade studies, mission analysis, the development of mission unique requirements and derived requirements identification, and monitoring and verifying all launch vehicle and satellite vehicle interface requirements including satellite vehicle processing, monitoring, transportation and fueling requirements.
LIS should possess an understanding of the SV and LV and associated contracts to support the entire life cycle of launch operations planning and execution, and close coordination with the SV Program, L VC, OL, Range, and other associated contractors and organizations. LIS should be familiar with the scope, capabilities and coordination of support for various NRO, OSL and external contracts for SV development, integration and launch, commercial launch services, Launch Systems Integration Contractor (LSIC), FFRDC, launch base/range support contractors and OSL service/services contracts requirements. Requires a working knowledge of United States Space Force (USSF) National Security Space Launch (NSSL) launch services and launch vehicle architecture and components.
LIS Tasks
Provides space vehicle to launch vehicle integration, manifesting, and launch expertise
Provides Launch mission management process continuity across the Launch Enterprise
Supports Launch Mission Management interface with internal and external divisions, agencies and contractors
Generates reports and presentations for meetings and other launch enterprise internal and external reviews
Manages coordination process for planning, requirements and readiness meetings
Performs review of launch mission integration products, assuring quality, accuracy and completeness
Assists in the development of launch and mission integration requirements in support of OSL CBJB and IPBS development
Attends Launch Scheduling/Manifest Meetings as required
Supports each OSL launch campaign throughout the entire launch process, ensuring the NOPS, Mission IT infrastructure and services requirements are integrated, documented and validated
Supports development of and/or update mission documentation, ensuring proper identification of enterprise launch communications and service requirements
Interfaces with key mission personnel from NRO mission partners including launch vehicle contractors, satellite contractors, AF Program Offices, NASA and other mission stakeholder groups
Provides insights on SV issues that may affect the LV/SV interface, LV hardware or launch infrastructure
Provides modeling and simulation support, including developing both technical and programmatic scenarios and associated data inputs and analysis
Updates and communicates OSL capabilities baseline and processes, OSL services and capabilities reference guides and roadshows and other outreach efforts to support SV/LV integration
Develops schedules, manifests, and mission models, including multiple scenarios, impacts and alternatives
Ensures mission integration risks are identified and supports/ tracks mitigation activities
Provides early mission integration engagement to new and emerging programs
Provides risk assessments, as assigned, of various elements of and OSL Launch Campaign to include integrated LV/SV readiness, team performance and readiness to execute the launch campaign based on demonstrated performance during DoL exercised and readiness activities
Launch Integration Specialist – Level I (LIS‑I) The Level‑I LIS position is an entry‑level professional who possesses working knowledge of space launch systems and processes. Level‑I LIS contractors shall possess the General Level II (G2) qualifications and no years of relevant experience are required.
Launch Integration Specialist – Level II (LIS‑II) The Level‑II LIS position is an intermediate‑level professional who possesses proven working knowledge of space launch systems and processes. Level‑II LIS contractors shall possess at least the General Level II (G2) qualifications (Desired: Technical Level II (T2)).
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
Extensive knowledge of government space launch policy and procedures (Desired: Extensive knowledge of NRO/OSL launch policy and procedures)
Thorough understanding of satellite vehicle launch interface requirements, launch base transportation, fueling, processing and day‑of‑launch requirements (Desired: similar proficiency with NRO SV requirements)
Experience leading the SV / LV mission integration process in all phases of planning and execution (Desired: NRO SV program experience)
Experience providing cross‑program integration and launch expertise across mission teams (Desired: NRO mission teams)
Launch Integration Specialist – Level III (LIS‑III) The Level‑III LIS position is a senior‑level engineering professional who possesses proven working knowledge of space launch systems and processes. Level‑III LIS contractors shall possess all Level‑II qualifications, at least the General Level III (G3) (Desired: Technical Level III (T3)).
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with other government agencies and mission partners
Substantive experience providing risk assessments and risk‑management recommendations to program managers
Expert knowledge of SV / LV mission integration process, including mechanical, electrical, mission analysis, launch and SV environments, ground operations, space vehicle transportation, fueling, monitoring and processing, launch readiness, day‑of‑launch and mission interface verification (Desired: Expert knowledge of NRO SV / LV process)
Extensive experience leading the SV / LV mission integration process in all phases of planning and execution (Desired: NRO SV program experience)
Extensive experience providing cross‑program integration and launch expertise across mission teams (Desired: NRO mission teams)
Ability to effectively provide guidance to Level‑I and Level‑II LISs
Security Clearance Active TS/SCI security clearance with a CI polygraph. #LI‑JW1
Interesting Work Our co‑workers support some of the most important and critical programs for our national defense and security.
Values Employees come first. We challenge our co‑workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
100% Employee Owned We have a stake in each other’s success and the success of our customers. We hold company‑wide town‑hall meetings three times a year.
Great Benefits – Most Full‑Time Staff Are Eligible For
Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
Flexible schedules
6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
Semi‑annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
Company‑funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – a separate qualified retirement account
Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
Other company‑funded benefits, such as life and disability insurance
Optional zero‑deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
Track Record of Success We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee‑owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high‑demand technical expertise in digital transformation, modeling and simulation, rapid capability development, test and evaluation, artificial intelligence, autonomy, cybersecurity and mission assurance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide. For more information about MTSI, please visit
www.mtsi‑va.com .
MTSI embraces nine core values, including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our core values, we are committed to equal opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.
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