Senior Launch Vehicle Systems Engineer - Space Programs

MANTECH; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH’s Space Division in Kent, WA seeks a Launch Vehicle Project Engineer to support the USSF Space (SSC) and the National Security Space Launch program at the Kent site. You will provide LV systems engineering across propulsion, avionics, structures, and software, leading design reviews, risk assessments, and technical recommendations.

Responsibilities include coordinating customer reviews, site walkdowns, and anomaly resolution, plus producing surveillance reports on LV components.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering or STEM field.
• 12+ years as systems engineer or related roles.
• 4+ years DoD or Launch/Range experience.
• Knowledge of LV systems and related subsystems.
• Ability to obtain Secret Clearance (may be required).

Responsibilities

• Provide LV systems engineering expertise at Kent launch site.
• Coordinate engineering reviews, risk assessments and technical recommendations.
• Prepare for customer reviews, audits and site walk-throughs.
• Produce LV component and systems surveillance reports.
• Ensure conformance to AS9100/ISO quality standards.

Skills

LV systems

Propulsion

Avionics

Systems engineering

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering or STEM

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Office

SharePoint

Google Workspace

Job description

MANTECH’s Space Division in Kent, WA seeks a Launch Vehicle Project Engineer to support the USSF Space (SSC) and the National Security Space Launch program at the Kent site. You will provide LV systems engineering across propulsion, avionics, structures, and software, leading design reviews, risk assessments, and technical recommendations.

Responsibilities include coordinating customer reviews, site walkdowns, and anomaly resolution, plus producing surveillance reports on LV components.