Avionics Project Engineer

MANTECH; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH is looking for a motivated Avionics Project Engineer to join their team in Centennial, CO. This role involves providing systems engineering expertise in design, testing, and launch operations of launch vehicles.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 12 years of experience in systems engineering or related fields. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively with teams and customers are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of systems engineering or technical program management experience.
• At least 3 years in space systems project engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide LV systems engineering expertise across design, test, manufacturing, and launch operations.
• Coordinate with technical teams for Engineering Review Boards and readiness reviews.
• Perform core systems engineering functions including requirements definition and hardware acceptance.
• Support design processing, integration, testing, and launch operations.

Skills

Systems engineering

Project management

Problem-solving

Presentations

Collaboration

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Office

SharePoint

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Avionics Project Engineer to join our team in Centennial, CO.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Providing launch vehicle (LV) systems engineering and avionics expertise at our Centennial, CO offices across design, test, manufacturing, and launch operations, leveraging comprehensive knowledge of LV systems including solid rocket motors, liquid propellant engines, structures, and ground support equipment.
• Coordinating with multi-disciplinary technical teams to plan, participate in, and lead Engineering Review Boards while preparing status and readiness review packages, risk assessments, and technical recommendations directly for the Space Force customer.
• Performing core systems engineering functions such as requirements definition, pedigree, hardware acceptance, verification, and post-flight analyses, with a proven ability to assess design drawings and execute design, pre/post-test, procedure, and failure reviews.
• Preparing the customer team for and directly supporting rehearsals, design processing, integration, testing, and launch operations, including the technical anomaly resolution process.
• Collaborating effectively across multi-disciplinary environments to manage technical and engineering data alongside the USSF, NASA, NRO, Launch Vehicle Contractors (LVCs), launch sites, production factories, and the Aerospace Corporation.
• Serve as an authority in your technical specialization to support USSF customers in preparing for and executing Chief Engineer briefings and Weekly Status Reviews.
• Ability to travel frequently within CONUS to manufacturing facilities and launch sites to support critical program meetings and launch operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or another STEM field.
• 12+ years of systems engineering, technical program management, or related experience, with at least 3 years focused on space systems project engineering (such as SSC SYD80, Launch/Range, DoD, NASA, or industry equivalents).

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Atlas, Delta, and/or Vulcan system design, manufacture, test, and operations, alongside experience with USSF, NRO, NASA, and launch vehicle contractors.
• Strong independence, initiative, and proactive problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to deliver written and verbal presentations to senior management.
• Proficiency with agile software tools (such as Jira/Confluence), MS Office, information technology systems, and SharePoint databases.

Clearance Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain an active Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.