MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented
Senior Launch Mission Integrator to join our team in
El Segundo, CA area. This role will support the execution of our SE&I 2 contract with USSF/SSC/AATS in launching the NSSL launch vehicles (formerly Evolved Expendable Launch program). This is a hybrid position with 4 days onsite and 1 day remote.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Perform mission integration of Space Vehicles (SV) to Launch Vehicles (LV), supporting the Government Mission Integration Manager (GMIM) in executing the mission. Evaluate payload integration requirements, assess the abilities of the Launch Service Provider to meet payload requirements, and identify mission integration risks/issues to the GMIM.
- Support/Manage the development/flow-down/verification of launch service requirements to ensure LV hardware and launch services successfully fulfill mission requirements. Provide technical training to USG mission team members on the mission management process.
- Support/Manage launch interface requirement changes, launch schedule, launch site operations, and mission assurance process in support of readiness reviews.
- Develop/Provide programmatic and technical assessments of mission integration activities, launch campaign plans, meeting working groups, readiness reviews, etc.
- Develop/Provide summary launch vehicle processing schedules and status products, monitor and assess the launch service providers processing and problem resolution activities for status and making recommendations to Space Force Leadership.
- Develop/Review day of launch and mission rehearsal scripts, timelines, technical reference products, etc., and support the USG launch team on-console activities during mission rehearsals and day of launch (DoL). Lead/Participate in Rehearsal Anomaly Team (RAT) developing anomalies and process for launch rehearsal activities.
- Identify/Analyze/Evaluate payloads schedule for mission matching to the launch manifest. Also integrate/evaluate space launch manifest data and make assessments/recommendations to resolve launch schedule conflict.
Minimum Qualifications:- Bachelors of Science (BS) Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace or STEM discipline.
- 8+ years as a Mechanical/Aerospace engineer in relevant fields.
- 2+ years launch vehicle/space vehicle integration or launch/range experience
- Travel up to 50%
Preferred Qualifications:- Master's of Science degree in Systems Engineering or related field
- Knowledge of launch systems, launch and range systems training, safety and environmental factors, launch processes and policies, quality control, launch and range operations, space and launch vehicle resource, program management and successful mission assurance practices and policies.
- Experience with senior level Air Force/Space Force leadership in a Program Office environment
- Experience working with the USSF, Space Systems Center (SSC)
Clearance Requirements:- Must have a current/active Secret security clearance
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) / Special Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance
Physical Requirements:- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 50% of the time.
- Move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery etc.
- Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
The projected compensation range for this position is $116,400.00-$194,900.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.
