Avionic Systems Project Engineer

ManTech • Cape Canaveral, FL • 1h ago

MANTECH?seeks a highly talented? Avionic Systems Project Engineer? with experience related to Launch Vehicle (LV) systems located 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 senior-level LV Systems engineeringexpertiseat Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, specializing in LV Avionics hardware design and testing, Electro-mechanical hardware, launch operations, or LV and launch systems software.

Plan, coordinate, andfacilitateEngineering Boards, providing risk assessments, mitigation planning, and technical recommendations, as well as performing design reviews, pre- and post-test reviews, procedure reviews, and failure analyses.

Perform avionics systems engineering functions, including requirements definition, design review, test review, hardware acceptance, pedigree evaluation, performance assessment, verification, operations, and post-flight analyses.

Support customer preparations for launch contractor reviews, audits, site walkdowns, rehearsals, launch operations, and anomaly resolution processes, while ensuring secure management and reporting of proprietary technical data.

Collaborate with stakeholders, such as The Aerospace Corporation, New Launch Contractors, launch site personnel, and production and supplier teams, asrequired.

Prepare periodic technical evaluations and reports, while supporting USSF customers in Chief Engineer briefings, Weekly Status Reviews, and Space Systems Command processes.

Leverage knowledge of USSF and NASA launch and range systems operations, applyingexpertisein LV design, processing, integration, testing, launch, and anomaly resolution to resolve multi-disciplinary challenges.

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

12+ yearslaunchsystemsstructuresand mechanical systemsengineering, technical program management, or other related experience.

3+years ofNSSL, Launch/Range, Department of Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (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.) with strong preference for individuals with strong avionics hardware design and test experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with space, launch, and safety standards.

Experience with USSF, NASA,National Reconnaissance Office,and LCs preferred.

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.

Previousproject management experience preferred.

Clearance Requirements:

Must be able to obtain andmaintaina Top-Secret clearance.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position50%.

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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.

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