Launch Flight Operations Specialist, Level II

Launch Flight Operations Specialist

LOCATION: Cape Canaveral, FL

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: TS/SCI

CERTIFICATION: N/A

TRAVEL: As Needed

Astrion is seeking a qualified Launch Flight Operations Specialist (LFOS) – Level II to support day-of-launch planning, rehearsal, and execution of launch and initialization activities for National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and other Office of Space Launch (OSL) sponsored missions. This role is responsible for supporting the coordination, integration, and execution of NOPS and Day-of-Launch (DoL) mission requirements and provides cradle-to-grave launch operations support. The ideal candidate will possess strong working knowledge of space launch systems and processes and demonstrate the ability to support mission execution in a dynamic, high-tempo operational environment. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• General Level II (G2) qualification

• Proven working knowledge of space launch systems, processes, and operations

• Experience supporting Day-of-Launch planning, rehearsals, and execution

• Extensive knowledge of NRO/OSL launch policies and procedures

• Thorough understanding of Satellite Vehicle (SV) launch interface requirements, ascent operations, and mission rehearsal processes

• Ability to perform detailed technical analysis while resolving issues in real time

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to support Government leadership

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Experience coordinating with SV programs, Launch Vehicle (LV) contractors, launch bases, and Range organizations

• Experience integrating mission requirements into Government or commercial launch infrastructure

• Ability to develop and present briefings and assessments to technical and leadership audiences

• Experience supporting readiness reviews, technical reviews, and anomaly resolution

• Experience supporting launch operations at NOPS, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCAFS), and/or Vandenberg Space Force Base (VAFB)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support day-of-launch planning, rehearsal, and execution for assigned NRO and OSL-sponsored missions

• Assist with coordination, integration, and execution of NOPS and Day-of-Launch mission requirements

• Coordinate with SV programs, LV service contractors, launch bases, Range organizations, and other mission partners

• Support mission integration planning, technical reviews, and readiness review preparation

• Coordinate technical procedures and support anomaly resolution during launch and rehearsal activities

• Assist with integration of mission requirements into Government and commercial launch infrastructure

• Provide mission and Day-of-Launch support, including Lessons Learned adjudication

• Support the development, updating, and standardization of Day-of-Launch (DoL) processes, procedures, and products

• Support coordination with Eastern and Western Range, LV contractors, and SMC program offices regarding DoL Concept of Operations (ConOps) updates

• Assist in ensuring DoL ConOps changes are incorporated into Mission Manager launch preparations and exercised during rehearsals

• Provide Mission Control Operations planning, integration, and operational support to Government teams for launch and rehearsal operations

• Support configuration, verification, and operation of mission control networks at NOPS, CCAFS, and VAFB, including secure and non-secure communications links

• Support training simulations, network simulations, integrated crew exercises, mission dress rehearsals, troubleshooting, processing, and launch operations

• Support cradle-to-grave launch operations activities from mission planning through post-launch