Launch Vehicle Data Systems Engineer

MANTECH; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH in Cape Canaveral, FL seeks a Launch Vehicle Data Systems Engineer to support the US Space Force Systems Delta 80. You will apply LV systems engineering, system-of-systems integration, and data engineering to improve launch operations and data workflows.

The role involves leading engineering boards, risk assessments, residual analyses, and coordinating with contractors and government customers. A strong background in avionics hardware design and experience with agile software tools is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or STEM.
• 10+ years systems engineering or related experience.
• Experience with LV systems and avionics hardware design.
• Ability to obtain Secret clearance (not required to start).

Responsibilities

• Provide LV systems engineering expertise at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
• Plan, coordinate, participate in Engineering Boards and risk assessments.
• Perform requirements definition, design reviews, testing, and post-flight analyses.
• Support launch contractor reviews, audits, site walkdowns, rehearsals, and anomaly resolution.
• Collaborate with Aerospace, New Launch Contractors, site personnel, and suppliers.

Skills

LV systems engineering

Project management

Systems of systems integration

Data mining and reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or STEM

10+ years systems engineering or related experience

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Office Suite

SharePoint

Job description

MANTECH seeks a highly talented Launch Vehicle Data Systems Engineer with skills, background, and experience related to Launch Vehicle (LV) systems, project management, and software productivity tool use, to help the Space Force redefine the future of National Security Space Launch (NSSL). This position is based out of Cape Canaveral, FL. This position will support the United States Space Force (USSF) System Delta 80 New Entrant Launch Operations Division.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Provide LV systems engineering expertise at our Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL customer site. Areas of expertise may include LV systems and system of systems integration, design qualification, and test data systems, and large-scale data environments.
• Plan, coordinate, participate, facilitate Engineering Boards, provide risk assessments and technical recommendations.
• Perform systems engineering functions such as requirements definition, design review, test review, pedigree, hardware acceptance, performance assessment and verification, operations, and post-flight analyses.
• Prepare Customer team for, and directly support, launch contractor reviews, audits, and site walkdowns, rehearsals and launch operations, and anomaly resolution processes. Perform technical and engineering data management, such as data mining and reporting, while successfully keeping proprietary information separate and protected.
• Collaborate with The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace), New Launch Contractors (LCs), launch site personnel, and production and supplier personnel, as needed.
• Serve as authority in systems engineering, support USSF customers in the preparation for and execution of Chief Engineer briefings, Weekly Status Reviews, and other Space Systems Command processes.
• Perform engineering duties with independence, initiative, dedication, collaboration, proactive problem solving, and customer support. Use sound judgment, analytically supported decision‑making, and collaboration with multiple agencies and personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in an Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical) or STEM field. Note: 1.5 years relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of each 1 year of education/degree requirement
• 10+ years systems engineering, technical program management, or other related experience
• Knowledge/experience with LV systems (liquid propellant rocket engines and systems, ordnance, hydraulics, in‑flight avionics, LV ground support equipment, LV structures, composite materials, etc.) with strong preference for individuals with strong avionics hardware design and test experience
• Experience with LV design, processing, integration, testing, launch and anomaly resolution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with space, launch, and safety standards.
• Experience with USSF, NASA, National Reconnaissance Office, and LCs preferred.
• Experience with agile software products, such as Warp Core, Jira, Confluence, MS Office Suite, SharePoint, Google Workspace, and Information Technology systems is highly preferred.
• Ability to create and deliver thoughtful and articulate written and verbal presentations and reports to senior engineers and management.
• Previous project management experience preferred.

Clearance Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, however 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.