Launch Vehicle Systems Engineer

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.

• PerformSystems 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

• 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 degreein a STEM discipline or Program Management

• 9+years(Engineering and/or Program Management experience with at NSSL, Launch/Range, Space Vehicles, DoD,NASAor industry equivalent engineering/PM experience)

• Experience with software products, such as Warp Core, Jira, Confluence, MS Office Suite, SharePoint, Google Workspace, and Information Technology systems is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

• Background with USSF, NASA, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), and Launch Contractor’s (LCs) preferred.

• Ability to understand data deliverables and reports and provide assessments and risk recommendations.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain andmaintaina Secret clearance, however it 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.