Job Description

General information

Requisition #
R65139
Locations
USA-VA-Stafford
Posting Date
01/06/2026
Security Clearance Required
Secret
Remote Type
Onsite
Time Type
Full time

Description & Requirements

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Test Specialist to join our team in Stafford, VA.

This position will support Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL) efforts to research, develop, test, and evaluate (RDT&E) future military fires capabilities in order to transition and deliver select capabilities to the Marine Corps warfighter.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide dedicated Field Test Support to flight testing and experimentation; troubleshoot technical issues, support logistics, and work with flight teams for ground/flight test readiness.
• Support the planning and executing of flight test missions, including defining test cards and managing on-board telemetry.
• Analyze, interpret, and report on flight data to verify aircraft performance.
• Assist Engineer Team in preparing Test Plans, Deliberate Risk Assessment Worksheets, and incorporating safety practices into overall systems engineering.
• Identify potential hazards, assess associated risks, and develop mitigation strategies to enforce rigorous safety protocols and to ensure compliance with FAA or military regulations.
• Prepare and review technical documentation to include technical data packages, system analysis reports, safety releases, hazard tracking tools, risk registers, and safety data packages for system safety review boards.
• Apply principles of DoD Instruction 5000.80 (Operation of the Middle Tier of Acquisition) to weapon system safety standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Programming, or Engineering (any discipline) from an accredited college or university and at least 4 years’ experience.
• Experience in working in a field, test environment.
• Experience with system safety integration and documentation and maintaining hazard tracking systems.
• Experience with navigating and applying DoDI 5000.80, Operation of the Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA).
• Up to 75% travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in working on a team in support of DoW objectives.
• Experience with implementation of MIL-STD 882E.
• Experience with USMC DOTMLPF-P, production, maintenance, and quality.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current/active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.

MANTECH International Corporation 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.