Launch Systems Safety Analyst

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking multiple skill levels of Launch Systems Safety Analyst. An active TS/SCI security clearance with a polygraph is required.

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
• Values: Our first core value is that 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 Ownership: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have 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% 401k match with immediate vesting
  • 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 tuition reimbursement
  • Other company funded benefits, like 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.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. 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.

Launch Systems Safety Engineer (LSSA) provides technical analysis of hazards
associated with spacecraft design, aerospace ground support equipment/hardware, facilities and
processing for the Office of Space Launch in compliance with Air Force Requirements, and
NRO Corporate Policies. LSSA contractors shall possess at least the Technical Level III (T3).

Specific tasks include:
* Ensures implementation of applicable 30th/45th Space Wing range safety requirements
for NRO SV programs, support equipment/hardware and facilities
* Reviews and assesses NRO/Operations & Maintenance facilities and equipment work
authorization requests (i.e. engineering change requests, preliminary project reviews,
etc.)
*Reviews and assesses safety data packages produced by the satellite vehicle or facility
contractors or other contractors using exclusive use NRO facilities.
*Reviews and assesses procedures and plans for SV programs, launch vehicle integration,
and Operations & Maintenance and other support contractors as applicable.
* Participates in/develops tailoring of safety requirements documents per AFSPCMAN
91710 ( or contract equivalent) for NRO programs and NRO facilities.
* Conducts/supports facility readiness walk-downs prior to SV program arrival and
propellant operations.
*Reviews and assesses program/support contractor explosive procedures and site plans .
Attend and participate in preliminary design reviews (PDR,) critical design reviews,
(CDR,) ground operations working groups, (GOWGs,) ground operations readiness
reviews, (GORR), technical interchange meetings (TIM), Splinter groups, etc .... in
evaluation of system safety requirements for large missile, space vehicle, rocket, payload,
spacecraft, pre-launch, launch, post-launch/range operations and/or recovery operations.
System safety hazards analysis, design, or research/development testing of(l) ordnance,
(2) explosives, (3) other types of munitions, ( 4) pyrotechnics (5) cryogenic, (6)
toxic/hypergolic propellants, (7) high pressure (HP) gases, (8) radioactive materials, or
(9) other hazardous systems/components
* Preparation and/or review and approval of hazardous processing procedures
* Safety monitoring of hazardous operations

Required:

* Min of 5 years of professional experience.

The following additional qualifications are desired:
* Be a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Professional Engineer (PE)
* Familiarity with NRO programs and SV System Safety design as well as the NRO Safety
Review Team process
* Working knowledge of range safety requirements EWR 127-1 or 91-710
* Knowledge of Nuclear safety and/or ionizing/non-ionizing radiation
* Experience working in an integrated contracting environment/team

Security Clearance:

Active TS/SCI security clearance with a CI polygraph

Locations: Chantilly, VA, Cape Canaveral, FL, Los Angeles, CA, Vandenberg, AFB, or Colorado Springs, CO

The pay range for this position is $100,000/year to $210,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

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