Launch Vehicle Systems Engineer

General information

Requisition #

R70661

Locations

USA-CA-El Segundo

Posting Date

09/10/2026

Security Clearance Required

Secret

Remote Type

Onsite

Time Type

Full time

Description & Requirements

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MANTECH seeks a highly talented Launch Vehicle Systems Engineer with skills, background, and experience related to Launch Vehicle (LV) systems, systems engineering, project management, and software productivity tool use, to help the US Space Force redefine the future of the Space Access Directorate. This position is based out of Los Angeles, CA.

This position will support the Space Systems Command Space Access Engineering Division and the launch services they procure.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide comprehensive LV systems engineering expertise at our Los Angeles Air Force Base (LAAFB) customer site. Areas of expertise may include Systems, Propulsion, Avionics, Structural, Digital, Software, and Manufacturing Engineering, Mission Assurance, or Launch Operations.

• Assist in all aspects of Government acquisition processes, contract business support and contract analysis.

• Develop, technically assess, and update program and project deliverables and documentation, including contract deliverables.

• General system engineering tasks for major Launch System requirements, interfaces, systems engineering processes

• Creation of major program documents, develop systems requirements system interface specifications, and establishing program baseline for legacy and future systems architecture systems. Provides configuration control, review, and comment and coordination of changes with stakeholders.

• Collaborate with The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace), New Launch Contractors (LCs), launch site personnel, and production and supplier personnel, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, or higher, in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical) or STEM field.

• 10+ years Engineering and/or Program Management experience.

• 3+ years of NSSL, Launch/Range, Space Vehicles, DoD, NASA or industry equivalent engineering/PM experience

• Proficient in Systems Engineering processes and methods as applied to systems at the Space Systems Command (SSC) Launch Vehicle/Space Vehicle programs, Launch Ground Systems design and methods, architecture and configuration, including interfaces between space, launch, ground and range systems

• Demonstrated competency in use of team collaboration tools (i.e. MS teams, JIRA, etc)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with space, launch, and LV system standards.

• Background with USSF, NASA, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), and Launch Contractor's (LCs) preferred.

• Previous project management experience preferred.

• Experience with agile software products, such as Warp Core, Jira, Confluence, MS Office Suite, SharePoint, Google Workspace, and Information Technology systems is preferred.

Clearance Requirements:

• Active DoD Secret clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance, however TS/SCI is not required to start.

Physical Requirements:

• 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.

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

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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