Launch Site Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

MANTECH seeks a highly skilled and mission-driven Launch Site System Engineer to join our team at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL. The Launch Site System Engineer will support engineering activities across a fast-paced launch environment and help ensure launch vehicle readiness, safe operations, and technical compliance. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Providing system engineering support to ensure the capability of launch vehicles to provide services for National Security Space (NSS) missions
* Monitoring Space X anomaly resolution process, risk process, issues, and configuration changes to support Government tracking of all ground system configuration changes
* Assessing and evaluating Space X launch complex requirements, design, configuration changes, and verification/validation documentation and providing risk recommendations to the Government
* Performing monitoring and analysis of Space X 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 Minimum Qualifications: * 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 Preferred Qualifications: * 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 Clearance Requirements: * Must have an active SECRET security clearance
* TS/SCI desired 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