Falcon Structures Project Engineer

General information

Requisition #

R70654

Locations

USA-CA-El Segundo

Posting Date

09/10/2026

Security Clearance Required

None

Remote Type

Onsite

Time Type

Full time

Description & Requirements

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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 launch vehicle systems.

• Proficiency in using modern collaboration and project management tools, specifically Confluence and Jira.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Department of Defense Secret security clearance.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and other equipment.

• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and printer.

• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

The projected compensation range for this position is $116,400.00-$194,900.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

MANTECH 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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