Payload Processing Operations Specialist

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Position Overview

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Q seeks Payload Processing Operations Specialists (PPOS) to support the Office of Space Launch (OSL) for the NRO. The role involves technical, operational, maintenance, and support activities for payload processing and systems within OSL. Candidates should have 5+ years of payload processing experience, with a thorough understanding of payload processing systems, launch site procedures, and NRO satellite payload interfaces.

Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing and integrating payloads into launch vehicles
• Ensuring payloads are properly configured, tested, and compatible with launch systems, including electrical, mechanical, and data interfaces
• Performing hardware checks and interface verification between payloads and launch vehicles
• Conducting pre-flight testing of payload systems
• Collaborating with launch teams and engineers on calibration and data collection instrumentation
• Supporting launch operations and mission planning

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• At least 2 years of NRO experience
• TS/SCI clearance with a CI Polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience
• 5+ years of NRO experience
• Master’s degree in a STEM field

Company EEO Statement

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Q US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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