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MANTECH · 9 hours ago

Launch Site Systems Engineer

Cape Canaveral, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

MANTECH seeks a highly skilled and mission-driven Launch Site System Engineer to join our team at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL. In this role, you will support the United States Space Force and Space Systems Command by providing engineering expertise to the National Security Space Launch program.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySecurityTelecommunications

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Providing system engineering support to ensure the capability of launch vehicles to provide services for National Security Space (NSS) missions

Monitoring United Launch Alliance’s anomaly resolution process, risk process, issues, and configuration changes to support Government tracking of all ground system configuration changes

Assessing and evaluating United Launch Alliance’s launch complex requirements, design, configuration changes, and verification/validation documentation and providing risk recommendations to the Government

Performing monitoring and analysis of United Launch Alliance’s processes and procedures including vehicle processing and checkout, Wet Dress Rehearsals (WDRs), and other operations

Observing launch readiness reviews, post-flight ground system performance reviews, and supporting technical interchange meetings, design reviews, Engineering Review Boards, and Chief Engineer Review Boards

Supporting mission operations, troubleshooting and tracking outages, and assisting users with launch site communication systems

Qualification

Launch site communication systemsDoD/Launch/Range/Space-lift IntegrationSystems engineering toolsMicrosoft Office SuiteMission assurance processesInterpersonal skillsTeam collaborationCritical thinkingEffective communication

Required

Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline

10+ years DoD/Launch/Range/Space-lift Integration experience

Experience with launch site communication systems to include data transport, operational voice, video, and networking

Familiarity with Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) facilities, processes, providers, and operations

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite to include Project and Visio applications

Flexibility to support launch vehicle procedures, testing, and mission operations during non-standard business hours/days with the expectation to perform those duties over multiple attempts

Must have an active SECRET security clearance

Preferred

Advanced education or specialized training in engineering, systems integration, aerospace operations, or related technical fields

Experience supporting U.S. Space Force, Air Force Launch Enterprise programs, or other national security space missions

Familiarity with systems engineering tools, mission assurance processes, and launch vehicle lifecycle activities

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across organizations and contribute to technical decision forums

Ability to work both independently and in a team environment while maintaining a positive professional attitude

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced operational environment and react to real-world system outages using critical thinking and troubleshooting skills

Effective communication skills with the ability to provide briefings to large groups and leadership

TS/SCI desired