Engineering Technician

MANTECH; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH in Virginia Beach, VA seeks an Engineering Technician to join our onsite team. You will lead design, fabrication, installation, and testing of prototype electronic systems for watercraft, with verification signoff and direct collaboration with engineers.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 4+ years of shipboard installation experience, U.S. citizenship, and a current Secret clearance. You will document results and assist in continuous process improvements on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience with shipboard installations; additional 6+ years may substitute for a degree.
• Experience with shipboard installations and electrical/electronic systems is required.
• U.S. citizenship and a current/active Secret clearance are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support design, fabrication, installation, and test of prototypes to validate electronic capabilities.
• Conduct tests from bench-level to full system evaluations on designated watercraft with verification signoff.
• Collaborate with engineers to design and test solutions for technical problems.
• Prepare technical reports, manuals, and Navy documents.
• Work with minimal supervision at government/contractor facilities with project guidance.
• Perform component-level verification tests and field validations across watercraft and equipment.
• Analyze operations and suggest continuous process improvements.

Skills

Shipboard installations

Electrical circuits

RF connectors

Schematic interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/Engineering

Tools

Soldering equipment

Cable routing tools

Connector testing equipment

Job description

MANTECH is seeking a motivated, career- and customer-oriented Engineering Technician to join our team in Virginia Beach, VA. This position will be onsite.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Lead and support the design, fabrication, installation, and test and evaluation of prototype and developmental technology demonstrators to validate advanced electronic capabilities.
• Conduct and support designated tests, trials, and evaluations ranging from bench component-level testing to full system-level evaluations on designated watercraft, including checklist and verification signoff.
• Partner directly with engineers to design, build, and test solutions for technical problems.
• Research, write, edit, revise, and prepare technical reports, manuals, and official Navy technical documents.
• Work with minimal supervision at government and contractor facilities, receiving technical guidance from project managers while exercising safety and caution to eliminate operational risk.
• Perform Component Level Verification Tests and conduct field validations across various watercraft and equipment.
• Analyze operations and formulate suggestions for continuous process improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience with shipboard installations; an additional 6+ years of shipboard installation experience may be substituted for a degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical experience with AC/DC circuits and HF/VHF/UHF installation and/or troubleshooting.
• Prior experience and demonstrated proficiency in interpreting electronic schematics and technical documentation
• Education or formal training in electronics, covering equipment installation, soldering, cable dressing, and building/repairing connectors.
• Experience working with RF connectors.

Clearance Requirements

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

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in confined spaces and at heights as required
• Frequently lifts, moves, or carries up to 50 pounds
• Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, and kneeling during inspections and repairs
• Must be able to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors in operational settings