Requisition #
R66470
Locations
International-Iraq-Erbil
Posting Date
03/10/2026
Security Clearance Required
Public Trust/Suitability
Remote Type
Onsite
Time Type
Full time
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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Certified Welding Inspector to join our vehicle sustainment team in Erbil, Iraq The selected candidate will provide maintenance and logistics support to multiple families of vehicles globally on the Allied Logistics Engineering Capabilities Sustainment (ALECS) program.
Please Note For positions requiring welding skills, candidates must successfully pass a standardized certification test in accordance with AWS D1.1 and MANTECH Weld Procedures. Failure to validate welding proficiency may result in withdrawal of the offer or termination. Maintaining certification and the ability to perform assigned duties is a condition of continued employment.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Research, plan, design, and develop new applications for electromechanical equipment and systems to support fabrication and sustainment.
Review contractor standards, specifications, and other technical documentation to determine mechanical engineering and welding requirements.
Design or assess simple mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, ventilation, and instrumentation systems using investigative techniques and engineering methods.
Gather and analyze basic engineering data; perform calculations and simple tests to support system upgrades or application improvements.
Guide and assist technicians in the fabrication and installation of mechanical equipment to ensure conformance with engineering specifications and customer requirements.
Inspect welding work on ballistic hulls and vehicle components using AWS D1.1 standards; evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to improve performance.
Review and correct engineering drawings to ensure alignment with technical and safety standards.
Minimum Qualifications:
Thirteen (13) years of relevant experience in welding, inspection, or electromechanical systems.
Valid AWS D1.1 Welding Inspector certification.
Familiarity with MIG, TIG, ARC, FCAW, and SMAW processes to interpret and inspect completed welds.
Experience reviewing mechanical and pneumatic systems for compliance with engineering standards.
Strong institutional knowledge of electromechanical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems, acquired through direct military or commercial equipment support.
Ability to meet government physical deployment standards and travel extensively to both CONUS and OCONUS locations, including hostile zones.
Ability to successfully pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screening; must possess a Valid Driver’s License for the location in which the work will be performed, a High School Diploma or GED, and a U.S. Passport valid for at least two years beyond the start date.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous maintenance experience with MRAP Family of Vehicles (FOV) or RCV systems.
Experience operating or maintaining systems in hostile environments.
Willingness to deploy to Southwest and South-Central Asia, often under demanding conditions.
Familiarity with ballistic hull welding and blueprint-driven fabrication.
Ability to contribute to engineering design feedback and technical documentation.
Clearance Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen and be willing and able to obtain a Public Trust prior to starting this position.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to balance, bend, carry, crouch, stretch, and kneel.
Must be able to push, pull, and reach.
Must be able to work in high-noise environments.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and small parts.
Must be able to use computers and CRTs, and type on a standard keyboard.
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.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.
MANTECH is more than a technology company. We are a company dedicated to service, and we consider our work a part of the public trust. The people of MANTECH are privileged to work for the security of the United States, the welfare of our service members and veterans, the protection of our communities, and the cause of better health care.
We have served the nation for more than 57 years, and in that time we have continually changed and grown to provide the technology that government needs to meet new challenges. We seek people with the same strong ethic of service, creativity, energy, and dedication to serving our country.
We are comprised of more than 9,800 talented employees around the world. Nearly 40% of our employees are veterans. Many others come from the Intelligence Community, Homeland Security and federal civilian agencies. We understand our customers’ challenges because we know their world firsthand.
When Federal managers and military leaders face tough challenges in cyber, data collection & analysis, enterprise IT or systems and software engineering, they turn to MANTECH to get the job done right. These professionals trust MANTECH and stay with us for years because we understand their needs and tackle their most complex challenges head on. They know that reaching their goal is our ultimate objective.
