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ManTech Structures Project Engineer in El Segundo, California

Secure our Nation, Ignite your Future

ManTech is recruiting highly talented engineers with skills and background related to launch vehicle design and operations, specifically in structures and mechanisms. ManTech is helping the Space Force redefine the future of National Security Space (NSS) launch as the Space Force brings new entrant Launch Service Providers such as SpaceX and new launch vehicles such as United Launch Alliance’s (ULA’s) Vulcan into the Space Force NSS portfolio.

We are seeking an experienced Structures Project Engineer to join our world-class team in El Segundo, CA .

This position supports the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC), AATS/AALF executing the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Program ensuring Falcon launch vehicles meet requirements for NSS satellite mission launch services.

Structures Engineering Project Integration Engineer Responsibilities

  • Provide technical project engineering support to the U.S. Space Force (USSF), Space Systems Command (SSC) for Recurring and Non-Recurring Design Validation of Falcon family launch vehicles being used to provide launch services for Department of Defense (DoD) National Security Space Launch (NSSL) missions.

  • Understand that this is a project engineering position which does not perform Independent Verification and Validation nor Design, Build and Test of structural components.

  • Participate in Falcon Systems Engineering Processes, Working Groups, and various Engineering Review Boards (ERBs) as needed.

  • Review completed team products for completeness and acceptance and collect and track to closure all actions resulting from reviews.

  • Interface with a multi-disciplined team consisting of multiple Contractors, Vendors, FFRDC, and Space Force team members.

  • Interface with various team members at various levels of all organizations involved and be able to execute successfully in a fast-paced environment.

  • Prepare Customer team for, and support rehearsals and launch operations and anomaly resolution, including development of certification and training material.

  • Contribute to the evolution of Day of Launch tools and CONOPs.

  • Produce integrated technical assessments on current and future launch vehicle structural engineering, test, manufacturing, and operations.

  • Perform technical and engineering data management, such as data mining and reporting.

  • Plan, coordinate, and brief at Chief Engineer Review Boards and other meetings.

  • Collaborate with Aerospace Corporation, Launch Service Providers (LSPs), Launch Sites, and factories.

  • Conduct, provide recommendations for, and support launch risk management processes.

  • Conduct, provide recommendations for, and support launch schedule management.

  • Occasional CONUS travel may be required.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Structures/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or bachelor's degree in STEM field.

  • 10 years as Structural/Aerospace Engineer in relevant fields with at least 3 years of NSSL, Launch/Range, DoD, NASA or industry equivalent project engineering experience.

  • A Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline will be considered equivalent to up to 4 years of experience.

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Top Secret / Specialized Compartmen ted Information (SCI) security clearance (not required to start) .

  • US Citizenship required.

  • Strong background and experience in Aerospace and Launch Vehicles in Stuctures Engineering.

  • Demonstrated independence, initiative and dedicated proactive problem solving.

  • Demonstrated ability to work cohesively with team members and other teams as needed.

  • Sound judgment, effective decision-making, successful collaboration with multiple agencies and personnel.

  • Demonstrated competency with MS Office products, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and collaborative software products such as MS SharePoint-type databases and Information Systems databases.

  • Actively adopts new learning techniques and is proactive in using new tool and technologies.

  • Demonstrated ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams during design, test, and evolution.

  • Demonstrated ability to perform design reviews, pre- and post-test reviews, failure analysis reviews.

  • Demonstrated ability preparing and giving written and verbal presentations and reports to senior engineers and management.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous experience working at Space & Missile Systems Center (SMC, now SSC) or other USG agencies, is preferred.

  • Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and oral and written communication skills.

  • Previous familiarization and experience with software platforms such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and Slack a plus.

  • Prior military or launch vehicle systems experience.

  • Proficient in using Confluence/Jira

Physical Requirements:

  • ​Position requires a combination of in-office deskwork and local travel to and from USSF, FFRDC, and LSP sites.

The projected compensation range for this position is $110,800-$185,500. 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.

For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. ManTech may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.

ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please contact ManTech's Corporate EEO Department at (703) 218-6000. ManTech is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer - minorities, females, disabled and protected veterans are urged to apply. ManTech's utilization of any external recruitment or job placement agency is predicated upon its full compliance with our equal opportunity/affirmative action policies. ManTech does not accept resumes from unsolicited recruiting firms. We pay no fees for unsolicited services.

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