Launch Vehicle Systems EngineerMANTECH International Corporation
Job Summary
MANTECHseeks a highly talentedLaunch Vehicle Systems Engineerwith 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 theSpace Access Directorate.This position is based out ofLos Angeles, CA.
This position will support the Space Systems Command Space AccessEngineering Divisionand the launch services theyprocure.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Provide comprehensive LV systems engineeringexpertiseat 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, andestablishingprogram 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
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,NASAor 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,architectureand configuration, including interfaces between space, launch,groundand range systems
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with space, launch, and LV system standardsas well asUSSF, NASA, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), and LaunchContractors(LCs) preferred.
Previousproject 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.
Clearance Requirements:
Active DoD Secretclearanceandbe able to obtain andmaintaina Top Secret (TS) Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance, howeverTS/SCIit is notrequiredto start.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to remain in a stationary position50%.
Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Constantlyoperatesa computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.