MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented
Digital Engineer to join our team in the
Cape Canaveral, FL area .
This position will support the USSF Space Systems Command (SSC) National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program in Cape Canaveral, FL, driving digital transformation and enterprise modernization for mission-critical defense systems. Focusing on Digital Engineering and Data Strategy, this role operationalizes defense data strategies, leverages AI/ML and cloud-native architectures to accelerate decision-making and performs the data modeling and cloud integration verification necessary to execute comprehensive strategic modernization plans.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge digital engineering solutions for the Space Systems Command and the broader Launch Enterprise.
- Drive the complete digital transformation lifecycle, from initial strategy and concept ideation through to successful system integration and operational adoption.
- Contribute to process development, roadmap refinement, and efficient sprint execution within an agile framework.
- Coordinate seamlessly and communicate effectively with diverse, multi-organizational teams to achieve common strategic goals.
- Actively contribute hands-on to accomplish complex tasks while also sharing your expertise to help others develop their skills.
- Work individually and collaboratively on full-stack engineering solutions encompassing frontend, backend, databases, and modeling.
- Serve as the central hub and integrator for the digital engineering team, maintaining a holistic view and ensuring all components align perfectly.
Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering , a erospace e ngineering, or a related STEM discipline.
- 10+ years of experience as a systems engineer, technical project manager, or in other related areas.
Preferred Qualifications: - Additional years of experience leading global missions in defense innovation, cyber operations, and artificial intelligence.
- Master of Science in a highly analytical field, such as Operations Research.
- Proven track record of managing high-budget portfolios and supporting massive defense enterprise scaling across multi-domain operations.
- Expertise in integrated development, security, and operations practices, agile program leadership, and zero-to-one innovation execution.
- Experience building strategic alliances with defense industry partners, academia, and technology startups to advance joint all-domain operations
Clearance Requirements: - Must have an active Top-Secret clearance.
Physical Requirements: - Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
- Frequently communicate with co-workers and management to exchange accurate information.
