MANTECH

MANTECH seeks a highly talented Avionic Systems Project Engineer with experience related to Launch Vehicle (LV) systems located in 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 senior-level LV Systems engineering expertise at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, specializing in LV Avionics hardware design and testing, Electro-mechanical hardware, launch operations, or LV and launch systems software. 

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate Engineering Boards, providing risk assessments, mitigation planning, and technical recommendations, as well as performing design reviews, pre- and post-test reviews, procedure reviews, and failure analyses. 

• Perform avionics systems engineering functions, including requirements definition, design review, test review, hardware acceptance, pedigree evaluation, performance assessment, verification, operations, and post-flight analyses. 

• Support customer preparations for launch contractor reviews, audits, site walkdowns, rehearsals, launch operations, and anomaly resolution processes, while ensuring secure management and reporting of proprietary technical data. 

• Collaborate with stakeholders, such as The Aerospace Corporation, New Launch Contractors, launch site personnel, and production and supplier teams, as required. 

• Prepare periodic technical evaluations and reports, while supporting USSF customers in Chief Engineer briefings, Weekly Status Reviews, and Space Systems Command processes. 

• Leverage knowledge of USSF and NASA launch and range systems operations, applying expertise in LV design, processing, integration, testing, launch, and anomaly resolution to resolve multi-disciplinary challenges. 

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. 

• 12+ years launch systems structures and mechanical systems engineering, technical program management, or other related experience. 

• 3+ years of NSSL, Launch/Range, Department of Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (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.) with strong preference for individuals with strong avionics hardware design and test experience   

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Familiarity with space, launch, and safety standards. 

• Experience with USSF, NASA, National Reconnaissance Office, and LCs 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 Top-Secret clearance. 

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.