Launch Vehicle Propulsion Engineer

ManTech; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH International Corporation seeks a Launch Vehicle Propulsion Engineer to support national security space programs from Huntsville, AL. You will provide senior propulsion systems engineering, analyze design and test data, and assist with reviews, audits, and launch operations on-site.

Ideal candidates have 12+ years in launch propulsion, experience with LV hardware and anomaly resolution, and familiarity with DoD/NASA programs. A Secret clearance is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a STEM field is required.
• 12+ years of launch systems/propulsion engineering or related space program experience.
• Strong knowledge of LV systems, propulsion hardware design and testing.
• Experience with LV design, processing, integration, testing, launch and anomaly resolution.

Responsibilities

• Provide LV systems senior engineering expertise at customer sites.
• Review and analyze propulsion system design, test, and launch data.
• Support launch contractor reviews, audits, site walkdowns, rehearsals and launch operations.
• Manage data and protect proprietary information while reporting findings.
• Produce tail-number and surveillance reports on propulsion and related disciplines.
• Ensure manufacturing approaches align with critical design requirements and identify issues with suppliers.

Skills

LV propulsion systems

Launch vehicle design

Systems engineering

DoD/NASA familiarity

Technical data analysis

Audit and review

Education

Engineering or STEM degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

MANTECHseeks a highly talented Launch Vehicle Propulsion Engineer with skills, background, and experience related to Launch Vehicle (LV) propulsion systems to help the Space Force redefine the future of National Security Space Launch (NSSL). This position is based out of Huntsville , AL .

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide LV systems senior engineeringexpertiseat our Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL customer site.Areasofexpertisemay include Launch Vehicles (LVs), Cryogenic Systems, Electrical/Mechanical/Pneumatic Systems, Propellant Supply Systems, solid rocket motors (SRMs), LV liquid rocket engines (LREs), ordnance, or launch operations,Mission Assurance, or Launch Operations.

• Perform,reviewand analyze launch vehicle propulsion system design, manufacturing, test, & launch data.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 engineeringdata management, such as data mining and reporting, while successfully keeping proprietary information separate and protected.

• Provide an overall analysis/evaluation of the current launch vehicle Article/Tail # byconsolidatingcritical information and metrics from reports for each Flight Critical Item List (FCIL) discipline.

• Produce Quality Program Surveillance,ComponentSurveillance, and Consolidated Surveillance Reports (tail number reports) on Avionics, Composites, Hydraulics, Propulsion and Structures, periodically, monthly, and asrequired.

• Verify/validatethat manufacturing/producibility approaches/processes are developed/correlated with the critical design (in accordance withSMC-S-021 CDR Appendix E, SAE AS6500, and LE-T-014). Identifyproblematic suppliers and delivery issues, incorporating them into a tracking process (including those not on the FCIL but mayimpactthe Launch Schedule).

• Provide quality oversight of AS9100, LE-T-014 and ISO-9000 environments, including technical review of written material and assessments of conformance to policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in an Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical) or STEM field. Note: 1.5 years relevantexperience may be accepted in lieu of each 1 year of education/degree requirement

• 12+ years launch systems structures and mechanical systems engineering, technical program management, or otherrelated NSSL, 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 (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 Propulsion Systems hardware design and test experience.

• Experience with LV design, processing, integration, testing,launchand anomaly resolution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience involving manufacture of complex products, application of manufacturing principles and methods including product design, process design, producibility, process qualification/validation, product design requirements flow down to manufacturing.

• Degree, certification, or proven experience in quality engineering,manufacturingand production programs.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Products and AI platforms used for professional writing or data analysis.

• Experience with Delta, Atlas, Vulcan, Falcon (or similar) launch vehicle programs highly desired.

• ExperienceutilizingJira for issue tracking and Confluence for collaborative knowledge sharing.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain andmaintaina Secret clearance, however notrequiredto start.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position50%.

• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

• Constantlyoperatesa 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 exchangeaccurateinformation in these situations.

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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at [e-mail] and provide your name and contact information.