MANTECH

Combat Systems Engineer

MANTECH  •  Washington, DC (Hybrid)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description


General information


Requisition #

R70025

Locations

USA-DC-Washington

Posting Date

08/13/2026

Security Clearance Required

Secret

Remote Type

Hybrid

Time Type

Full time


Description & Requirements


Shape the future of defense with MANTECH! Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we’ve been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now—protect and innovate with MANTECH!

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Combat Systems Engineer to join our team working in the Washington D.C. Navy Yard This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days onsite per week

The Combat Systems Engineer in this role will provide technical support to the Assistant Program Manager overseeing the modernization and maintenance of in-service AEGIS software baselines.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Developing software baselines including requirements definition, systems engineering, test and evaluation, software defect correction, and other technical scope of work

  • Providing Subject Matter Expertise in support of Aegis SW baselines 5 and 9 infrastructure maintenance

  • Supporting the Senior/Deputy Integrated Product Lead (IPL) for I&T to include: Cert meetings Flight Test & CSSQT support

  • Proactively developing and mentoring team members at all levels

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

  • 7+ years of program analysis or systems engineering experience in support of US Navy programs and/or experience in Combat Systems roles onboard US Navy AEGIS Destroyers/Cruisers

  • Experience providing technical briefings to Senior leadership

  • Experience working with and a comprehensive understanding of DOW/DON Policies and Procedures related to systems engineering processes and acquisition and modernization of Navy combat systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in Risk management, schedule/cost management, and Earned Value Management

  • CCNA (network), RedHat Linux (OE), and Fiber certs

  • Integration & Test experience with external systems (CEC, IFF, C2P, CDLM, RSDS, Radars)

  • Experience in a technical role aboard US Navy AEGIS Destroyers/Cruisers

Clearance Requirements:

  • U.S. Citizenship required and a current or active Secret clearance.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 80% of the time.

  • 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.

  • Often positions self to maintain computers in the lab, including under the desks and in the server closet.

  • Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information



The projected compensation range for this position is $116,400.00-$194,900.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

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.
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About MANTECH

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.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Herndon, Virginia
Year Founded
1968
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