MANTECH seeksa highly talented Launch VehicleProject Engineer with experience related to Launch Vehicle (LV) systemsto help the Space Force redefine the future ofNational Security Space Launch (NSSL) This position is basedin CapeCanaveral, FL.
This position will support the United States Space Force (USSF)System Delta 80New Entrant Launch OperationsDivision
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Provide specialized LV systems engineeringexpertiseincluding areas like propulsion, avionics, structures, mechanical systems, guidance navigation and control, mission analysis, software, manufacturing engineering, mission assurance, and launch operations at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL customer site.
Support systems engineering functions such as requirements definition, design and test reviews, pedigree analysis, hardware acceptance, performance verification, operations, and post-flight analyses, ensuring effective risk assessments and mitigation planning.
Prepare and directly support customer teams for launch contractor activities, including reviews, audits, site walkdowns, rehearsals, launch operations, and anomaly resolution, while ensuring proper technical data management and protection of proprietary information.
Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams including The Aerospace Corporation, New Launch Contractors (LCs), launch site personnel, production teams, and suppliers, while adhering to USSF and NASA range systems and operations.
Serve as the technical authority within your area of specialization, supporting USSF customer briefings, status reviews, and other Space Systems Command processes through detailed evaluations, technical reports, and analytical decision-making.
Exhibit proactive problem-solving and sound engineering judgment, showing dedication, initiative, and collaboration in the execution of engineering responsibilities, including risk assessment, failure analysis, and addressing multi-disciplinary challenges.
Demonstrate experience with LV design and systems such as liquid propellant rocket engines, ordnance, hydraulics, avionics, ground support equipment, composite materials, and end-to-end lifecycle processes (design, integration, testing, launch, and anomaly resolution).
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher in an Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical) or STEM field.1.5 years relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of each 1 year of education/degree requirement
5+ years systems engineering, technical program management, or other relatedareas.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with space, launch, and safety standards.
Experience with USSF, NASA,National Reconnaissance Office,and LCs preferred.
Experience with agile software products, such as Warp Core, Jira, Confluence, MS Office Suite, SharePoint,Google Workspace,and Information Technology systems is highly preferred.
Abilityto create and deliver thoughtful and articulatewritten and verbal presentations and reports to senior engineers and management.
Previousproject management experience preferred.
Clearance Requirements:
Must be able to obtain andmaintaina Top-Secret clearance
Physical Requirements:
Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Constantlyoperatesa computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
Frequently communicates with co-workers, management,and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchangeaccurateinformation in these situations.
MANTECH is more than a technology company. We are a company dedicated to service, and we consider our work a part of the public trust. The people of MANTECH are privileged to work for the security of the United States, the welfare of our service members and veterans, the protection of our communities, and the cause of better health care.
We have served the nation for more than 57 years, and in that time we have continually changed and grown to provide the technology that government needs to meet new challenges. We seek people with the same strong ethic of service, creativity, energy, and dedication to serving our country.
We are comprised of more than 9,800 talented employees around the world. Nearly 40% of our employees are veterans. Many others come from the Intelligence Community, Homeland Security and federal civilian agencies. We understand our customers’ challenges because we know their world firsthand.
When Federal managers and military leaders face tough challenges in cyber, data collection & analysis, enterprise IT or systems and software engineering, they turn to MANTECH to get the job done right. These professionals trust MANTECH and stay with us for years because we understand their needs and tackle their most complex challenges head on. They know that reaching their goal is our ultimate objective.
