Launch Vehicle Systems Engineer

MANTECH•El Segundo, CA

12h•$116,400 - $194,900•Onsite

About The Position

MANTECH seeks a highly talented Launch Vehicle Systems Engineer with skills, background, and experience related to Launch Vehicle (LV) systems, systems engineering, project management, and software productivity tool use, to help the US Space Force redefine the future of the Space Access Directorate. This position is based out of Los Angeles, CA. This position will support the Space Systems Command Space Access Engineering Division and the launch services they procure.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, or higher, in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical) or STEM field.
10+ years Engineering and/or Program Management experience.
3+ years of NSSL, Launch/Range, Space Vehicles, DoD, NASA or industry equivalent engineering/PM experience.
PM/Acquisition/Contracting experience in relevant fields - NSSL, Launch/Range, DoD, or NASA specific experience.
Proficient in Systems Engineering processes and methods as applied to systems at the Space Systems Command (SSC) Launch Vehicle/Space Vehicle programs, Launch Ground Systems design and methods, architecture and configuration, including interfaces between space, launch, ground and range systems.
Active DoD Secret clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance, however TS/SCI it is not required to start.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with space, launch, and LV system standards as well as USSF, NASA, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), and Launch Contractors’ (LCs) preferred.
Previous project management experience preferred.
Experience with agile software products, such as Warp Core, Jira, Confluence, MS Office Suite, SharePoint, Google Workspace, and Information Technology systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive LV systems engineering expertise at our Los Angeles Air Force Base (LAAFB) customer site. Areas of expertise may include Systems, Propulsion, Avionics, Structural, Digital, Software, and Manufacturing Engineering, Mission Assurance, or Launch Operations.
Develop, technically assess, and update program and project deliverables and documentation, including contract deliverables.
General system engineering tasks for major Launch System requirements, interfaces, systems engineering processes.
Creation of major program documents, develop systems requirements system interface specifications, and establishing program baseline for legacy and future systems architecture systems. Provides configuration control, review, and comment and coordination of changes with stakeholders.
Involved with program integration such as organizing integrated product team meetings, systems reviews, and interagency discussions and documentation.
Collaborate with The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace), New Launch Contractors (LCs), launch site personnel, and production and supplier personnel, as needed.