Avionics Project Engineer

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ManTech is recruiting a highly talented Project Engineering Lead specializing in Launch Vehicle Project Engineering and Mission Assurance with skills and background related to launch vehicle avionics design and test, avionics hardware manufacturing, quality assurance, and launch operations to help the Space Force redefine the future of Assured Access to Space (AATS), supporting the existing AATS United Launch Alliance (ULA) fleet and bringing the ULA Vulcan rocket into the Space Force AATS portfolio. This Lead position will work directly with the customer out of LSP facilities in Centennial, CO supporting internal process improvements and implementation of lessons learned, collaborate directly with customer to provide Mission Assurance oversight of the LSP, and coordinate efforts between the ManTech engineering teams in Centennial, CO and El Segundo, CA.
We are seeking experienced and energetic candidates to join our world-class team in El Segundo, CA and Centennial, CO. This position supports United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Center (SSC) launch services for AATS missions.
Join our ManTech team of highly talented engineers as a Project Engineer with skills and background related to space launch vehicle design and mission assurance.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide LV systems engineering expertise at our Centennial, CO offices.
• Areas of expertise: Launch Vehicles (LVs), LV Avionics hardware design and test, Electro-mechanical hardware, launch operations, or LV and launch systems software.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary technical team to plan, participate in, and lead Engineering Review Boards, provide risk assessments and technical recommendations direct to the Space Force customer.
• Serve as a primary point of contact between Space Force customer and LSP in Centennial, CO and the ManTech team in El Segundo, CA.
• Lead and execute customer process improvement initiatives on behalf of the ULA product line
• Serve as authority in LV Mission Assurance processes system design; support USSF customers in the preparation for and execution of Chief Engineer briefings, Weekly Status Reviews, and other SSC processes.
• Prepare status and readiness review packages including risk recommendations and mitigations.
• Review and analyze LV design, manufacturing, test, & launch data.
• Produce integrated technical assessments on design, test, manufacturing, and operations.
• Perform systems engineering functions such as requirements definition, design review, test review, pedigree, hardware acceptance, verification, operations, and post-flight analyses.
• Prepare Customer team for, and directly support, rehearsals and launch operations, including the anomaly resolution process.
• Perform technical and engineering data management, such as data mining and reporting.
• Prepare weekly and other written evaluations and reports of a technical nature.
• Collaborate with Aerospace Corporation, Launch Vehicle Contractors (LVCs), Launch Sites, production factories.
• Support acquisition functions: requirements, RFPs, source selection, data submittals, award fees.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or STEM field.
• Minimum of 12 years systems engineering, technical program management, or other related experience with at least 3 years of AATS, Launch/Range, DoD, NASA or industry equivalent launch or space systems Project Engineering experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a minimum DoD Secret clearance.
• Knowledge/experience with LV systems (solid rockets motors, 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
• Knowledge of USAF and NASA launch and range systems and operations.
• Experience with LV design, processing, integration, testing, launch and anomaly resolution.
• Ability to assess design drawings, processes, and procedures of propulsion systems.
• Ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams during design, test, and evolution.
• Ability to perform design reviews, pre- and post-test reviews, procedures reviews, failure analysis.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with the USAF, USSF, NASA, NRO, LVCs, and Aerospace Corp.
• Ability to work effectively with Los Angeles AFB Space Systems Command (SSC) Launch Enterprise.
• Ability to (learn how to and) operate Day of Launch (DOL) data systems and provide training to customers and colleagues to support polling, status reporting, and anomaly resolution.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of Atlas, Delta and/or Vulcan system design, manufacture, test, and operations preferred.
• Experience with USSF, NRO, NASA, and LV Contractors and subcontractors preferred.
• Strong technical writing skills with an ability to write technical reports & presentations to the customer
• Ability to review & contextualize technical reports written by multi-disciplinary technical team as the team lead to ensure customer requirements are met before final submission
• Independence, initiative, dedicated, collaborative, proactive problem solving and customer support
• Sound judgment, decision-making, and collaboration w/multiple agencies and personnel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and diplomacy.
• Experience with agile software products, such as Jira/Confluence, highly desired
• Competency in MS Office, Information Technology systems, and SharePoint-type databases

CLEARANCE
Position requires a Secret clearance (not required to start). Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
TRAVEL
Frequent travel to CONUS required to LAAFB (El Segundo, CA), VSFB (Lompoc, CA) and CCSFS (Cape Canaveral, Florida), and other sites to support launch meetings and operations.
PHYSICAL

• 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.
• 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 $100,800-$168,700. 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 it's 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.
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