Falcon Structures Project Engineer

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Structures Project Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA.

The Structures Project Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to support the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) executing the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Program, ensuring Falcon launch vehicles meet requirements for NSS satellite mission launch services.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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 consisting of various Contractors, Vendors, FFRDC, and Space Force team members.

• Executing successfully in a fast-paced environment by collaborating with various team members across all organizational levels.

• Preparing the Customer team for launch operations, rehearsals, and anomaly resolution, including the development of certification material.

• Collaborating with Aerospace Corporation, Launch Service Providers (LSPs), Launch Sites, and factories to ensure mission success.

• Performing occasional CONUS travel as required to support mission-critical program objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Structures, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering, or a Bachelor's degree in a related STEM discipline.

• 7+ as a Mechanical, Manufacturing, Structural, or Aerospace Engineer in a relevant field.  5+ years of experience with a Master’s degree.

• Background in Aerospace and Launch Vehicles

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working at Space Systems Command (SSC), the former SMC, or other United States Government agencies.

• Prior military experience or specialized experience with la