Principal Launch System Engineer

Company Overview :

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Summary :

ANSER is seeking a Principal Launch Support Engineer to provide support and guidance on launch systems, vehicles and capabilities for a Department of Defense Space Program.

Day to Day Responsibilities :

• Advise on conceptual launch vehicle comparisons, selection recommendations, early integration planning, and maintain insight into launch activities to ensure mission requirements are met.
• Interface with the Assured Access to Space (SSC / AA) Program Executive Office and facilitate communication with other Government space vehicle and launch system procurement agencies.
• Support new requirement definitions and recommend changes to existing mission requirements across assigned programs.
• Provide technical advice and assistance across space acquisition, engineering, and operations for all stages of the acquisition life cycle.
• Assist program acquisition efforts for advanced technologies, concept development, and system integration activities.
• Advise on programmatic elements including cost, schedule, performance, and technical risks.
• Draft, revise, and support delivery of JCIDS and acquisition documentation (e.g., ICDs, CDDs, CPDs, AoAs, CONOPS, MoAs / MoUs, technical evaluations, training materials, specifications, and reports) in compliance with applicable Government standards (e.g., MIL-STD).
• Prepare SME-level technical and programmatic status reports on individual programs or portfolios in coordination with Government managers.
• Identify areas for improvement and provide actionable recommendations for risk reduction, including technical, organizational, and programmatic changes.
• Develop and maintain risk management processes, including risk identification, process definition, and mitigation planning.
• Monitor schedules, track acquisition implementation, report requirement shortfalls, and maintain accurate, baseline-aligned acquisition reports.
• Support and advise on technical engagements including TIMs, design reviews, program conferences, VTCs, telecons, and working groups.
• Maintain awareness of all programs and technology development efforts within the applicable portfolio and support integrated product teams and customer interfaces.
• Provide support for Developmental and Operational Testing, including test planning, documentation, execution, integration, and data analysis.
• Deliver analytical and operational engineering support for mission planning, mission protection, anomaly resolution, data / signal processing, storage, analysis, post-mission reporting, and lessons learned.

Required Qualifications :

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.