Mantech

ManTech seeks an experienced Structures Project Engineer to join our world-class team in El Segundo, CA. 
 

This position supports the 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 technical project engineering support to the U.S. Space Force (USSF), Space Systems Command (SSC) for Recurring and Non-Recurring Design Validation of Falcon family launch vehicles being used to provide launch services for Department of Defense (DoD) National Security Space Launch (NSSL) missions.
• 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.
• Collaborate with Aerospace Corporation, Launch Service Providers (LSPs), Launch Sites, and factories.
• Occasional CONUS travel may be required.
   

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Structures/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or bachelor's degree in STEM discipline.  
• 10+ years as Structural/Aerospace Engineer in relevant field.
• 3+ years of NSSL, Launch/Range, DoD, NASA or industry equivalent project engineering experience.
• Background and experience in Aerospace and Launch Vehicles in Structures Engineering.
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working at Space & Missile Systems Center (SMC, now SSC) or other USG agencies, is preferred.
• Prior military or launch vehicle systems experience.
• Proficient in using Confluence/Jira.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Top Secret / Specialized Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance, but not required to start.
• A Secret clearance is preferred, but a clearance is not required to start.
   

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.