Launch Vehicle Project Engineer

Avature; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the defense sector as a Project Engineer in El Segundo, CA. You will support the Space Force's launch vehicle systems, ensuring mission success through expert engineering and project management. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in systems engineering and a strong background in launch operations. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, making it a great opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the defense industry.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Retirement and Savings

Learning and Development opportunities

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years systems engineering or technical program management experience.
• Experience with LV systems and operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide LV systems engineering expertise.
• Perform systems engineering functions such as requirements definition.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Project Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Office Suite

SharePoint

Job description

Posting Date

05/12/2025

Security Clearance Required

None

Remote Type

Onsite

Time Type

Full time

Description & Requirements

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ManTech seeks a highly talented Project 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 Assured Access to Space (AATS). This position is based out of Cape Canaveral, FL OR El Segundo, CA.

This position will support the United States Space Force (USSF) AATS Engineering Division and the launch services they procure.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide LV systems engineering expertise at our El Segundo, CA offices. Areas of expertise may include Systems, Propulsion, Avionics, Structural, Digital, Software, and Manufacturing Engineering, Mission Assurance, or Launch Operations.
• Plan, coordinate, participate, facilitate Engineering Review Boards, provide risk assessments and technical recommendations.
• Perform systems engineering functions such as requirements definition, design review, test review, pedigree, hardware acceptance, verification, operations, and post-flight analyses.
• Prepare Customer team for, and directly support, rehearsals and launch operations, including the anomaly resolution process. Perform technical and engineering data management, such as data mining and reporting.
• Collaborate with The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace), Launch Vehicle Contractors (LVCs), Launch Sites, and production factories, as needed.
• Prepare weekly and other written evaluations and reports of a technical nature.
• Serve as authority in your technical specialization, support USSF customers in the preparation for and execution of Chief Engineer briefings, Weekly Status Reviews, and other SSC processes.
• Independence, initiative, dedicated, collaborative, proactive problem solving and customer support. Sound judgment, 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.
• 10+ years systems engineering, technical program management, or other related experience with at least three years of AATS, Launch/Range, Department of Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), or industry equivalent launch or space systems project engineering experience.
• Knowledge/experience with LV systems (solid rockets motors, liquid propellant rocket engines and systems, ordnance, hydraulics, in-flight avionics, LV ground support equipment, LV structures, composite materials, etc.)
• Knowledge of USSF and NASA launch and range systems and operations.
• Experience with LV design, processing, integration, testing, launch and anomaly resolution.
• Ability to assess design drawings, processes, and procedures of engineering systems.
• Ability to perform design reviews, pre- and post-test reviews, procedures reviews, failure analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of LV systems and operations preferred.
• Experience with USSF, NRO, NASA, and LVCs preferred.
• Experience with agile software products, such as Warp Core, Jira, Confluence, MS Office Suite, SharePoint, and Information Technology systems is highly preferred.
• Ability giving written and verbal presentations and reports to senior engineers and management.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-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.

The projected compensation range for this position is $103,800.00-$173,800.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, ManTech invests in it’s employees beyond just compensation. ManTech’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

ManTech International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

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