Perform systems engineering functions such as requirements definition, design review, test review, pedigree, hardware acceptance, performance assessment and verification, operations, and post-flight analyses.
Prepare Customer team for, and directly support, launch contractor reviews, audits, and site walkdowns, rehearsals and launch operations, and anomaly resolution processes. Perform technical and engineering data management, such as data mining and reporting, while successfully keeping proprietary information separate and protected.
Provide an overall analysis/evaluation of the current launch vehicle Article/Tail # by consolidating critical information and metrics from reports for each Flight Critical Item List (FCIL) discipline.
Produce Quality Program Surveillance, Component Surveillance, and Consolidated Surveillance Reports (tail number reports) on Avionics, Composites, Hydraulics, Propulsion and Structures, periodically, monthly, and as required.
Verify/validate that manufacturing/producibility approaches/processes are developed/correlated with the critical design (in accordance with SMC-S-021 CDR Appendix E, SAE AS6500, and LE-T-014). Identify problematic suppliers and delivery issues, incorporating them into a tracking process (including those not on the FCIL but may impact the Launch Schedule).
Provide quality oversight of AS9100, LE-T-014 and ISO-9000 environments, including technical review of written material and assessments of conformance to policies.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering or bachelor’s degree in STEM field. 1.5 years relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of each 1 year of education/degree requirement.
12 + years as systems engineer, technical PM, or other related areas
4 + years of DoD or Launch/Range experience.
Knowledge/experience with LV systems (liquid propellant rocket engines and systems, ordnance, hydraulics, in-flight avionics, LV ground support equipment, LV structures, composite materials, etc.)
Experience with LV design, processing, integration, testing, launch and anomaly resolution.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with space, launch, and safety standards.
Experience with USSF, NASA, National Reconnaissance Office, and LCs preferred.
Experience with agile software products, such as Warp Core, Jira, Confluence, MS Office Suite, SharePoint, Google Workspace, and Information Technology systems is highly preferred.
Previous project management experience preferred.
Clearance Requirements
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. However, 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.
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.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.
