Space Launch Structures Project Engineer

MANTECH; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH in El Segundo, CA seeks a Structures Project Engineer to support the Space Force SSC on the NSS Launch program, ensuring Falcon vehicles meet NSS satellite mission requirements.

The role involves coordinating with contractors, vendors, and Space Force stakeholders, reviewing design validation, and preparing certification materials. Travel may be required to support mission objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Structures, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering or related STEM field.
• 7+ years as a Mechanical, Manufacturing, Structural, or Aerospace Engineer; 5+ years with a Master’s degree.
• Background in Aerospace and Launch Vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical project engineering support to the USSF for Recurring and Non-Recurring Design Validation of Falcon family launch vehicles.
• Reviewing completed team products for completeness and acceptance while tracking all resulting actions to closure.
• Interfacing with a multi-disciplined team of Contractors, Vendors, FFRDC, and Space Force team members.
• Executing in a fast-paced environment by collaborating with team members across all organizational levels.
• Preparing the Customer team for launch operations, rehearsals, and anomaly resolution, including cert material development.
• Collaborating with Aerospace Corporation, Launch Service Providers, Launch Sites, and factories to ensure mission success.
• Performing occasional CONUS travel as required to support program objectives.

Skills

Team collaboration

Technical communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors in Structures/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Masters degree preferred

Tools

Confluence

Jira

Job description

MANTECH in El Segundo, CA seeks a Structures Project Engineer to support the Space Force SSC on the NSS Launch program, ensuring Falcon vehicles meet NSS satellite mission requirements.

The role involves coordinating with contractors, vendors, and Space Force stakeholders, reviewing design validation, and preparing certification materials. Travel may be required to support mission objectives.