Launch Vehicle Systems Engineer

**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.

**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.

+ Assistin all aspects of Government acquisition processes, contract businesssupportand contract analysis.

+ 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.

+ 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

+ 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

+ Demonstrated competency in use of team collaboration tools (i.e.MS teams, JIRA,etc)

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Familiarity with space, launch, and LV system standards.

+ Background with USSF, NASA, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), and Launch Contractor’s (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/SCIis notrequired tostart.

**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.

MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.