Launch Vehicle Software Integration Engineer

Description & Requirements

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MANTECH seeks a highly talented Launch Vehicle Software Integration Engineer with skills, background, and experience related to Launch Vehicle (LV) systems, project management, and software productivity tool use, to help the Space Force redefine the future of National Security Space Launch (NSSL). This position is based out of El Segundo, CA. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Provide LV systems senior engineering expertise at our Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL customer site. Areas of expertise may include GNC and Mission Analysis, Mission Assurance, or Launch Operations. 

• Perform structures and mechanical 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. 

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

• Serve as authority in your technical specialization, support USSF customers in the preparation for and execution of Chief Engineer briefings, Weekly Status Reviews, and other Space Systems Command processes. 

• Assess requirements, design drawings, processes, procedures of engineering systems, and multi-disciplinary challenges. 

• Perform risk assessments and mitigation planning, design reviews, pre- and post-test reviews, procedure reviews, failure analysis. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree or higher in an Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical) or STEM field. Note: 1.5 years relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of each 1 year of education/degree requirement 

• 10+ years systems engineering, technical program management, or other related 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.

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General information

Requisition # R71742 Locations USA-CA-El Segundo Posting Date 11/02/2026 Security Clearance Required None Remote Type Onsite Time Type Full time