Launch Vehicle Project Engineer

MANTECH seeks a highly talented Launch Vehicle Project Engineer with experience related to Launch Vehicle (LV) systems to help the Space Force redefine the future of National Security Space Launch (NSSL). This position is based in Cape Canaveral, FL. 

This position will support the United States Space Force (USSF) System Delta 80 New Entrant Launch Operations Division. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Provide specialized LV systems engineering expertise including areas like propulsion, avionics, structures, mechanical systems, guidance navigation and control, mission analysis, software, manufacturing engineering, mission assurance, and launch operations at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL customer site. 

• Support systems engineering functions such as requirements definition, design and test reviews, pedigree analysis, hardware acceptance, performance verification, operations, and post-flight analyses, ensuring effective risk assessments and mitigation planning. 

• Prepare and directly support customer teams for launch contractor activities, including reviews, audits, site walkdowns, rehearsals, launch operations, and anomaly resolution, while ensuring proper technical data management and protection of proprietary information.