Launch Vehicle Systems Engineer – GNC & Mission Analysis

MANTECH; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH is seeking a Launch Vehicle Environments Engineer to support US Space Force operations at Cape Canaveral, FL. The role focuses on LV systems engineering, GNC, mission analysis, and risk assessment, enabling criticial launch activities and reviews.

The position requires extensive experience in launch systems engineering, with collaboration across aerospace partners and government customers. Secret clearance to start is required, with TS/SCI potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical) or STEM field.
• 10+ years launch systems structures and mechanical systems engineering or related experience.
• At least 3 years of NSSL, Launch/Range, DoD, NASA, or equivalent launch/space systems project engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide LV systems senior engineering expertise at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL site (GNC, Mission Analysis, Mission Assurance, or Launch Operations).
• Plan, coordinate, participate, facilitate Engineering Boards; provide risk assessments and technical recommendations.
• Perform design reviews, requirements definition, test reviews, hardware acceptance, and post-flight analyses.
• Prepare Customer team for contractor reviews, audits, site walkdowns, rehearsals and launch operations; manage technical data and protect proprietary information.
• Collaborate with Aerospace, new launch contractors, site personnel, and suppliers; support Chief Engineer briefings and Weekly Status Reviews.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or STEM

Tools

Warp Core

Jira

Confluence

MS Office Suite

SharePoint

Google Workspace

Job description

MANTECH is seeking a Launch Vehicle Environments Engineer to support US Space Force operations at Cape Canaveral, FL. The role focuses on LV systems engineering, GNC, mission analysis, and risk assessment, enabling criticial launch activities and reviews.

The position requires extensive experience in launch systems engineering, with collaboration across aerospace partners and government customers. Secret clearance to start is required, with TS/SCI potential.