ManTech International

Launch Site Systems Engineer

ManTech International • $108K — $130K *
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline
  • 10+ years of DoD/Launch/Range/Space-lift integration experience
  • Experience with launch site communication systems including data transport and networking
  • Familiarity with Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) operations
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Project and Visio
  • Willingness to support non-standard business hours for launch operations

Responsibilities

  • Provide system engineering support to ensure launch vehicle service capability for NSS missions
  • Monitor SpaceX anomaly resolution processes and configuration changes
  • Assess and evaluate SpaceX launch complex requirements and provide risk recommendations
  • Conduct monitoring and analysis of SpaceX vehicle processing and checkout operations
  • Observe launch readiness reviews and support various technical meetings
  • Assist in mission operations, troubleshoot outages, and support launch site communications

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a fast-paced launch environment
  • Collaboration with experienced engineering teams and government entities
  • Exposure to high-stakes national security missions
  • Flexible working hours to accommodate launches
Full Job Description
Launch Site System Engineer will support engineering activities across a fast-paced launch environment and help ensure launch vehicle readiness, safe operations, and technical compliance.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Providing system engineering support to ensure the capability of launch vehicles to provide services for National Security Space (NSS) missions
  • Monitoring Space X anomaly resolution process, risk process, issues, and configuration changes to support Government tracking of all ground system configuration changes
  • Assessing and evaluating Space X launch complex requirements, design, configuration changes, and verification/validation documentation and providing risk recommendations to the Government
  • Performing monitoring and analysis of Space X processes and procedures including vehicle processing and checkout, Wet Dress Rehearsals (WDRs), and other operations
  • Observing launch readiness reviews, post-flight ground system performance reviews, and supporting technical interchange meetings, design reviews, Engineering Review Boards, and Chief Engineer Review Boards
  • Supporting mission operations, troubleshooting and tracking outages, and assisting users with launch site communication systems


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline
  • 10+ years DoD/Launch/Range/Space-lift Integration experience
  • Experience with launch site communication systems to include data transport, operational voice, video, and networking
  • Familiarity with Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) facilities, processes, providers, and operations
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite to include Project and Visio applications
  • Flexibility to support launch vehicle procedures, testing, and mission operations during non-standard business hours/days with the expectation to perform those duties over multiple attempts


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced education or specialized training in engineering, systems integration, aerospace operations, or related technical fields
  • Experience supporting U.S. Space Force, Air Force Launch Enterprise programs, or other national security space missions
  • Familiarity with systems engineering tools, mission assurance processes, and launch vehicle lifecycle activities
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across organizations and contribute to technical decision forums
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment while maintaining a positive professional attitude
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced operational environment and react to real-world system outages using critical thinking and troubleshooting skills
  • Effective communication skills with the ability to provide briefings to large groups and leadership


Clearance Requirements:
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance - not required to start.


Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
  • Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
  • Constantly operates a 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 exchange accurate information in these situations

About ManTech International

ManTech International Corporation is an American defense contracting firm that was founded in 1968. The company provides cybersecurity, intelligence, and defense solutions to the United States Government. ManTech has over 9,000 employees and operates in 40 countries worldwide. The company's services include software development, systems engineering, and enterprise IT solutions. ManTech has been awarded numerous contracts by the U.S. Department of Defense and other government agencies.
Learn more about ManTech International
Size
9,800 employees
Market Cap
$3.7 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$120.5 million
Founded
1968
5 Year Trend
+9.8%
Revenue
$2.5 billion
NASDAQ
MANT
* Ladders Estimates

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