MANTECH seeks a highly talented
L aunch V ehicle Project Engineer with skills, background, and experience related to Launch Vehicle (LV) systems, project management, and software productivity tool use, to help the Space Force redefine the future of National Security Space Launch (NSSL) . This position is based out of
Cape Canaveral, FL. This position will support the United States Space Force (USSF) System Delta 80 New Entrant Launch Operations Division .
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Provide LV systems engineering expertise at our Cape Canaveral Space Force Station , FL customer site . Areas of expertise may include Propulsion, Avionics, Structur es, Mechanical Systems , Guidance Navigation and Control, Mission Analysis , Software, and Manufacturing Engineering, Mission Assurance, or Launch Operations.
- Plan, coordinate, participate , facilitate Engineering Boards, provide risk assessments and technical recommendations.
- Perform systems engineering functions such as requirements definition, design review, test review, pedigree, hardware acceptance, performance assessment and verification, operations, and post-flight analyses.
- Prepare Customer team for, and directly support, launch contractor reviews , audits, and site walkdowns , rehearsals and launch operations, and anomaly resolution process es . Perform technical and engineering data management, such as data mining and reporting , while successfully keeping proprietary information separate and protected .
- Collaborate with The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace), New Launch Contractors (L C s), l aunch s ite personnel , and produ ction and supplier personnel , as needed.
- Serve as authority in your technical specialization, support USSF customers in the preparation for and execution of Chief Engineer briefings, Weekly Status Reviews, and other S pace S ystems C ommand processes.
- Perform engineering duties with i ndependence, initiative, dedicat ion , collaborati on , proactive problem solving , and customer support.
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
- 10 + years systems engineering, technical program management, or other related areas.
- 3 + years of NSSL, Launch/Range, DoD, NASA or industry equivalent launch or space systems project engineering experience
- Knowledge/experience with LV systems (liquid propellant rocket engines and systems, ordnance, hydraulics, in-flight avionics, LV ground support equipment, LV structures, composite materials, etc.)
- Knowledge of USSF and NASA launch and range systems and operations.
- Experience with LV design, processing, integration, testing, launch and anomaly resolution.
Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with space, launch, and safety standards.
- Experience with USSF, NASA, N ational Reconnaissance Office , and L C s 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.
- Ability to create and deliver thoughtful and articulate written and verbal presentations and reports to senior engineers and management.
- Previous project management experience preferred.
Clearance Requirements: - Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, however 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.
