Digital Engineer

MANTECH’s Space Division seeks a Digital Engineer to support the United States Space Force (USSF), Space Systems Command (SSC) in executing the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program.  This position can be located in El Segundo, CA or 100% remote.

This role provides critical support across the NSSL program, deeply integrating into the digital transformation and enterprise modernization lifecycle of mission-critical defense systems. Key responsibilities fall under Digital Engineering and Data Strategy, which involves operationalizing data strategies for defense operations, accelerating strategic decisions through artificial intelligence, and strengthening critical infrastructure with advanced machine learning and cloud-native systems.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead full-stack software development efforts to create scalable, custom applications, microservices, and data pipelines supporting the Space Systems Command (SSC) and National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program.
• Design, develop, and integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) models to accelerate strategic decision-making and automate mission-critical defense operations.
• Architect robust API integrations, workflow automation engines, and custom backend services to streamline defense business processes.
• Design and deploy interactive data visualizations, dynamic metrics dashboards, and automated searchable data repositories.
• Establish scalable data models, predictive pipelines, and secure database integrations that connect disparate enterprise systems.
• Provide technical engineering mentorship and collaborate with cross-functional agile teams to drive continuous digital transformation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or Bachelor's Degree in STEM field. 6+ years of relevant experience may substitute as equivalent to the Bachelor's Degree requirement.
• 8+ years as a system engineer, data engineer or software developer or other related areas such as experience in software engineering, full-stack application development, or AI/ML systems development.

Clearance Requirements:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI. Not Required to Start.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience deploying advanced AI/ML architectures, large language models (LLMs), or intelligent agents within defense or aerospace operational environments.
• Advanced expertise in cloud-native system design, containerization, and MLOps/DevSecOps deployment pipelines.
• Hands-on experience developing full-stack applications, modern APIs, and relational or distributed database solutions.
• Demonstrated experience developing, training, and integrating machine learning models, statistical algorithms, or AI pipelines into operational software systems.
• Strong programming proficiency in modern languages used for software and AI development, such as Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, or C++.
• Master of Science in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Operations Research, or a related analytical discipline.

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, 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.