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Launch Vehicle Project Engineer
Job in
Cape Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida, 32920, USA
Listed on 2026-07-18
Listing for:
ManTech
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-18
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Systems Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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** with skills, background, and experience related to Launch Vehicle (LV) systems, project management, and software productivity tool use, to help the Space Force redefine the future of National Security Space Launch (NSSL). This position is based out of
** 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 LV systems engineeringexpertiseat ourCape Canaveral Space Force Station,FL customer site. Areas of expertise may include Propulsion, Avionics, Structures, Mechanical Systems,Guidance Navigation and Control, Mission Analysis, Software, and Manufacturing Engineering, Mission Assurance, or Launch Operations.
+ Plan, coordinate,participate, facilitate Engineering Boards, provide risk assessments and technical recommendations.
+ Perform systems engineering functions such as requirements definition, design review, test review, pedigree, hardware acceptance,performance assessment and verification, operations, and post-flight analyses.
+ Prepare Customer team for, and directly support,launchcontractor reviews, audits, and site walkdowns,rehearsals and launch operations,andanomaly resolution processes. Perform technical and engineering data management, such as data mining and reporting, whilesuccessfully keepingproprietary information separate and protected.
+ Collaborate with The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace),New Launch Contractors (LCs),launchsitepersonnel, and production and supplier personnel, as needed.
+ Serve as authority in your technical specialization, support USSF customers in the preparation for and execution of Chief Engineer briefings, Weekly Status Reviews, and other Space Systems Commandprocesses .
+ Perform engineeringduties with independence, initiative, dedication, collaboration, proactive problem solving,and customer support.
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* Minimum Qualifications:
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* + Bachelor's degree or higher in an Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical) or STEM field.
1.5 years relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of each 1 year of education/degree requirement
+ 10+ years systems engineering, technical program management, or other related areas.
+ 3+years of NSSL, Launch/Range, DoD, NASA or industry equivalent launch or space systems project engineering experience
+ Knowledge/experience with LV systems (liquid propellant rocket engines and systems, ordnance, hydraulics, in-flight avionics, LV ground support equipment, LV structures, composite materials, etc.)
+ Knowledge of USSF and NASA launch and range systems and operations.
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Experience with LV design, processing, integration, testing,launchand anomaly resolution.
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* Preferred Qualifications:
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* + Familiarity with space, launch, and safety standards.
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Experience with USSF, NASA,National Reconnaissance Office,and LCs preferred.
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Experience with agile software products, such as Warp Core, Jira, Confluence, MS Office Suite, SharePoint,Google Workspace,and Information Technology systems is highly preferred.
+ Abilityto create and deliver thoughtful and articulatewritten and verbal presentations and reports to senior engineers and management.
+ Previous project management experience preferred.
** Clearance Requirements:*
* + Must be able to obtain andmaintaina Secret clearance, however notrequiredto start.
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* Physical Requirements:
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* + Must be able to remain in a stationary position
50%.
+ Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
+ Constantlyoperatesa computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
+ Frequently communicates with co-workers, management,and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchangeaccurateinformation in these situations.
MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.
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