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.

+ EvaluateNew Entrant Launch System Designand processes

+ DevelopNew EntrantCertification Plans andsupport verification of requirements throughout the phases ofNSSL system certification

+ 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,inEngineering(e.g., Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical) or STEM field.

+ 12+years ofsystems engineering, technical program management, or other related experience.

+ 3+years ofSpace Access Directorate (formerly known as Assured Access to Space), Launch/Range, Department of Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), or industry equivalent launch,space systems,or projectengineering experience.

+ Knowledgeandexperience with LVsystems (e.g.,solid rockets motors, liquid propellant rocket engines and systems, ordnance, hydraulics, in-flight avionics, LV ground support equipment, LV structures, composite materials).

+ Experience with LV design, processing, integration, testing,launchand anomaly resolution.

+ Experience in assessingrequirements,design drawings, processes, procedures of engineering systems,performrisk assessmentsand mitigation planning,design reviews, pre- and post-test reviews, procedure reviews, failure analysis.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Active TS/SCI

+ Familiarity with space, launch, andLV systemstandards.

+ Backgroundwith USSF, NASA,National Reconnaissance Office(NRO),andLaunch Contractor’s (LCs)preferred.

+ Previousproject management experienceis highlypreferred.

+ Experience with agile software products, such as Warp Core, Jira, Confluence, MS Office Suite, SharePoint,Google Workspace,and Information Technology systems ispreferred.

**Clearance Requirements:**

+ Must be able to obtain andmaintaina TopSecret(TS) Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)clearance, howeverit isnotrequiredto 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.

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.