Electronics Engineer

MANTECH; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH is seeking a motivated Electronics Engineer to support Military Sealift Command engineering and design efforts. The role is remote out of Virginia with occasional travel to Chesapeake or Norfolk, VA for client meetings and events.

You will manage shipboard electrical systems, including navigation, machinery control electronics, and SATCOM hardware/software, ensuring safe, reliable maritime operations through engineering analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 5+ years of experience on specialized vessels or similar marine systems.
• Experience with navigation, electronics, and communications in a marine environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and configure shipboard electrical systems including navigation and machinery control electronics.
• Conduct technical surveys and participate in sea trials and ship checks.
• Develop electrical calculations and schematics (voltage drop, load, one-line diagrams).
• Perform plant load analysis, protective device coordination, and distribution data.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Satellite communications

RF engineering

Maritime systems

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM

MathCAD

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Electronics Engineer to join our team in Chesapeake, VA. This position is remote out of Virginia, but requires occasional travel to Chesapeake or Norfolk, VA, for client meetings and events.

The Electronics Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to support Military Sealift Command (MSC) engineering and design efforts. You will help manage the technical aspects of shipboard electronic systems, including navigation, machinery control electronics, and satellite communications, to ensure safe and reliable maritime operations through professional architectural and scientific analysis.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Managing the design, maintenance, and configuration control for shipboard electrical systems, navigation, and machinery control electronics.
• Conducting technical surveys, inspection trips, and attending sea trials or ship checks before, during, and after system alterations.
• Developing Electrical Calculations and Schematics, including Voltage Drop Calculations, Load Calculations, and Power & Lighting One Line Diagrams.
• Performing Electrical Plant Load Analysis (EPLA), Protective Device Coordination Studies, and Electric Plant Distribution Impact Data (EPDID).
• Designing and integrating Satellite Communications (SATCOM) hardware and software, including transponders, antennas, and frequency planners.
• Implementing RF and signal processing solutions such as adaptive antenna beamforming and high-power amplifiers to optimize spectrum efficiency.
• Developing ground segment engineering solutions and SmallSat/CubeSat systems, including power management circuits and command systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of experience with specialized vessels in one or more of the following areas: Expeditionary Fast Transport Vessels (T-EPF), Hospital Ships (T-AH), Dry Cargo/Ammunition Ships (T-AKE), Underway Replenishment Oilers (T-AO), Cable Laying/Repair (T-ARC), Rescue/Salvage Ships (T-ARS), Submarine Tender (T-AS), Fleet Ocean Tugs (T-ATF), Command Ship (LCC), Expeditionary Mobile Base (T-ESB), Fast Combat Support Vessels (T-AOE) or like vessels.
• Experience with navigation, electronics, and communication systems in a marine environment.
• Demonstrated experience with satellite communications (SATCOM) integration, including hardware and software implementation.
• Experience performing fault current analysis and protective device coordination studies for maritime platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SKM (or similar power system analysis software), MathCAD, Adobe Pro, AutoCAD, and MS Office Suite.
• Self-starter with excellent people skills - able to work across teams, organize meetings/boards, and drive change throughout an organization.

Clearance Requirements

• An active Secret clearance is required for this position.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office, and climb ladder wells on vessels, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve attending meetings.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.