Falcon Systems Engineering Project Engineer

2 weeks ago


El Segundo, United States ManTech Full time

ManTech is recruiting highly talented engineers with skills and background related to launch vehicle design and operations, in the Systems Engineering field. ManTech is helping the Space Force redefine the future of National Security Space (NSS) launch as the Space Force brings new entrant Launch Service Providers such as SpaceX and new launch vehicles such as United Launch Alliance’s (ULA’s) Vulcan into the Space Force NSS portfolio.

We are seeking an experienced and energetic Systems Engineering Project Engineer to join our world-class team in El Segundo, CA. This position supports the United States Space Force (USSF)/Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC), AATS/AALF executing the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Program ensuring Falcon launch vehicles meet requirements for NSS satellite mission launch services.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Provide systems and technical project engineering support to the USSF/SSC for Recurring and Non-Recurring Design Validation of the SpaceX Falcon family launch vehicles being used to provide launch services for Department of Defense (DoD) National Security Space Launch (NSSL) missions.

  • Participate in Falcon Systems Engineering Processes, Working Groups, Technical Interchange Meetings, and various Engineering Review Boards (ERBs) as needed.

  • Review completed team products for completeness and acceptance and collect and track to closure all actions resulting from reviews.

  • Interface with a multi-disciplined team consisting of multiple Contractors, Vendors, FFRDC, and Space Force team members.

  • Interface with various team members at various levels of all organizations involved and be able to execute successfully in a fast-paced environment.

  • Prepare Customer team for, and support rehearsals and launch operations and anomaly resolution, including development of certification and training material.

  • Contribute to the evolution of Day of Launch tools and CONOPs.

  • Produce integrated technical assessments on current and future launch vehicle and launch pad design, test, manufacturing, and operations.

  • Perform technical and engineering data management, such as data mining and reporting.

  • Plan, coordinate, and brief at Chief Engineer Review Boards and other meetings.

  • Collaborate with Aerospace Corporation, Launch Service Providers (LSPs), Launch Sites, and factories.

  • Conduct, provide recommendations for, and support launch risk management processes.

  • Conduct, provide recommendations for, and support launch schedule management.

  • Occasional CONUS travel may be required.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • BS Degree in Systems/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering preferred, BS Degree in another STEM field may also be considered.

  • 8 years’ experience as Systems Engineer, technical project engineer or related areas in relevant fields.

  • Proficient in using Confluence to include establishing, maintaining, and publishing new pages/reports and interfacing with Jira and Microsoft products.

  • Proficient in using Jira in creating, editing, and following workflows, recommending improvements to workflows and ticket structures.

  • Strong background and experience in Aerospace and Launch Vehicles in System Engineering.

  • Demonstrated ability to perform design reviews, pre- and post-test reviews, failure analysis reviews.

  • Demonstrated ability preparing and giving written and verbal presentations and reports to senior engineers and management.

  • US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous experience working at Space & Missile Systems Center (SMC), now Space Systems Command (SSC), or other USG agencies.

  • Software Engineering Development experience.

  • Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and oral and written communication skills.

  • Prior military or launch vehicle systems experience.

  • Demonstrated competency with MS Office products, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and collaborative software products such as MS SharePoint-type databases and Information Systems databases

  • Demonstrated independence, initiative and dedicated proactive problem solving.

  • Demonstrated proficiency in the ability to work cohesively with team members and other teams as needed.

  • Sound judgment, effective decision-making, successful collaboration with multiple agencies and personnel.

  • Actively adopts new learning techniques and is proactive in using new tool technologies.

  • Demonstrated ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams during design, test, and evolution.

Security Requirements:

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security 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

ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.



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