Digital Engineer

MANTECH’s Space Division seeks a Digital Engineer to support the United States Space Force (USSF), Space Systems Command (SSC) in executing the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program.  This position can be located at El Segundo, CA or 100% remote. 

This role provides critical support across the NSSL program, deeply integrating into the digital transformation and enterprise modernization lifecycle of mission-critical systems. Key responsibilities fall under Digital Engineering and Data Strategy, which involves operationalizing data strategies for defense operations, accelerating strategic decisions through advanced Jira/Confluence site development, and strengthening critical infrastructure with cloud-native Atlassian systems.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop robust Jira and Confluence site solutions, including custom scripting, automations, workflows, and tailored page designs based on the needs of the NSSL program.
• Design and deploy automated, searchable resources and dynamic dashboards to support data-driven decision-making and cross-functional reporting across the enterprise.
• Develop and integrate business process automations and data visualization solutions using Microsoft SharePoint, Power BI, and Power Apps.
• Gather requirements for defense business processes and determine ways to optimize or improve them through digital transformation.
• Provide application support for JIRA and Confluence, assisting IT and business users in understanding complicated issues and navigating custom tools.
• Define JIRA workflows and screen schemes, and create complex JIRA projects, queries, and reports as required.
• Configure and manage instances of Confluence, integrating Confluence Spaces with Jira projects to centralize data-driven insights.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or Bachelor's Degree in STEM field. 6+ years of relevant experience may substitute as equivalent to the Bachelor's Degree requirement.  
• 10+ years of experience in software and/or site development and administration

Clearance Requirement:

• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance. Not required to start.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in Jira/Confluence Administration and site development.
• Experience in Microsoft SharePoint administration and development, alongside Power BI and Power Apps.

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, 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.