Launch Vehicle Systems Engineer — Mission Assurance

Mainsail Group; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

MainSail Group, founded in 2013 and run by Navy and Air Force veterans, supports Space Force, Air Force and Navy programs. This role at Cape Canaveral involves certifying launch vehicles for National Security Space Launch missions, coordinating with the Space Launch Squadron, contractor teams, and Aerospace Corporation to ensure safe missions and on-time launches.

The position requires a bachelor’s in engineering or STEM, 5 years in systems engineering or related fields, and an active Secret

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or a STEM field.
• 5 years in systems engineering, technical PM, or related area.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Jira and Confluence.
• Strong written and oral communication; able to brief in person and virtually.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and review launch vehicle designs, test plans, procedures and data requirements; prepare technical documentation.
• Support launch integration: mission trade studies, requirements, interfaces verification, and satellite processing requirements.
• Support console operations and monitor real-time launch vehicle data.
• Perform fleet surveillance and pedigree reviews; support engineering change proposals and launch planning.

Skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Project management experience

Communication skills

Systems thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or STEM

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

MainSail Group, founded in 2013 and run by Navy and Air Force veterans, supports Space Force, Air Force and Navy programs. This role at Cape Canaveral involves certifying launch vehicles for National Security Space Launch missions, coordinating with the Space Launch Squadron, contractor teams, and Aerospace Corporation to ensure safe missions and on-time launches.

The position requires a bachelor’s in engineering or STEM, 5 years in systems engineering or related fields, and an active Secret