Senior Combat Systems Engineer

MANTECH; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a senior, career and customer-oriented Senior Combat Systems Engineer to join our team in Washington D.C. This hybrid role requires 3 to 4 days in office each week.

The candidate will lead cross-functional teams, guide strategic modernization of Navy combat ships, and manage program requirements through lifecycle from planning to execution. Clearance and extensive Navy experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s in a technical or business discipline with 10+ years of Navy Combat Systems or Program Management experience.
• Bachelor’s in a technical or business discipline with 15+ years of Navy Combat Systems or Program Management experience.
• High School diploma with 20+ years of Navy Combat Systems or Program Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic planning and execution of initiatives to modernize computing and data center infrastructure across U.S. Navy combat ships
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure projects meet objectives, stay on schedule, and remain within budget
• Participate in the full program lifecycle, including requirements development, risk analysis, implementation, and stakeholder engagement
• Analyze program performance data to identify trends, assess risks, and develop effective mitigation strategies
• Design infrastructure solutions that account for the physical constraints of shipboard environments, including power, cooling, and space limitations
• Prepare technical documentation, including program status reports, system specifications, and stakeholder presentations
• Facilitate team meetings and communications to maintain alignment on project goals and deliverables
• Assist with developing and executing risk management plans to ensure program success

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Navy experience

Systems engineering

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

High School diploma

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Combat Systems Engineer to join our team working in Washington D.C. This is a Hybrid position requiring 3 to 4 days in office per week.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Support strategic planning and execution of initiatives to modernize computing and data center infrastructure across U.S. Navy combat ships
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure projects meet objectives, stay on schedule, and remain within budget
• Participate in the full program lifecycle, including requirements development, risk analysis, implementation, and stakeholder engagement
• Analyze program performance data to identify trends, assess risks, and develop effective mitigation strategies
• Design infrastructure solutions that account for the physical constraints of shipboard environments, including power, cooling, and space limitations
• Prepare technical documentation, including program status reports, system specifications, and stakeholder presentations
• Facilitate team meetings and communications to maintain alignment on project goals and deliverables
• Assist with developing and executing risk management plans to ensure program success

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s in a technical or business discipline with 10+ years, Bachelor’s a technical or business discipline with 15+ years, or High School diploma with 20+ years of Navy Combat Systems or Program Management experience.
• Experience in a senior role on a Navy acquisition program

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant Navy uniformed service experience (senior enlisted or officer) in a combat systems role on an AEGIS platform
• Demonstrated knowledge of Navy Combat System modernization programs
• Experience in DoD systems architectures, design, development, test and

Clearance Requirements

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