Software and Digital Engineer

Description & Requirements

• MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Software/Digital Engineer to join our team in the Cape Canaveral, FL area.
• This position will support the USSF Space Systems Command (SSC) National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program in Cape Canaveral, FL, driving digital transformation and enterprise modernization for mission-critical defense systems. Focusing on Digital Engineering and Data Strategy, this role operationalizes defense data strategies, leverages AI/ML and cloud-native architectures to accelerate decision-making and performs the data modeling and cloud integration verification necessary to execute comprehensive strategic modernization plans.
• Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge digital engineering solutions for the Space Systems Command and the broader Launch Enterprise.
• Drive the complete digital transformation lifecycle, from initial strategy and concept ideation through to successful system integration and operational adoption.
• Contribute to process development, roadmap refinement, and efficient sprint execution within an agile framework.
• Coordinate seamlessly and communicate effectively with diverse, multi-organizational teams to achieve common strategic goals.
• Actively contribute hands-on to accomplish complex tasks while also sharing your expertise to help others develop their skills.
• Work individually and collaboratively on full-stack engineering solutions encompassing frontend, backend, databases, and modeling.
• Serve as the central hub and integrator for the digital engineering team, maintaining a holistic view and ensuring all components align perfectly.
• Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in software or digital engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related STEM discipline. 1.5 years of Software or Digital experience may be accepted in lieu of each 1 year of education/degree requirement
• 10+ years of experience as a systems engineer, technical project manager, or in other related areas.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Additional years of experience leading global missions in defense innovation, cyber operations, and artificial intelligence.
• Master of Science in a highly analytical field, such as Operations Research.
• Proven track record of managing high-budget portfolios and supporting massive defense enterprise scaling across multi-domain operations.
• Expertise in integrated development, security, and operations practices, agile program leadership, and zero-to-one innovation execution.
• Experience building strategic alliances with defense industry partners, academia, and technology startups to advance joint all-domain operations
• Clearance Requirements:
• Must be a U.S. citizen with an active Secret clearance, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance.
• Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Frequently communicate with co-workers and management to exchange accurate information.