Lompoc, CA 93437 • (6.3 miles) • Full Time • 8/29/2025

MANTECH seeks a mission-driven Chief Operations Engineer to support the United States Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) Launch Systems Enterprise Directorate’s – National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program located in Lompoc, CA. In this role, you will contribute to the successful execution of national security space missions by ensuring technical excellence and seamless coordination throughout launch operations. Your work will directly support our nation’s critical space launch capabilities.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:As the Chief Operations Engineer, you will help manage complex mission integration efforts, ensuring alignment across technical, operational, and scheduling aspects of launch campaigns.Provide technical assessments for campaign planning,