Systems Engineer

ManTech; Patuxent (MD); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH in Lexington Park, MD is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the PMA-201 Harpoon project. This hybrid role requires 3 days onsite and 2 days remote, with responsibilities spanning engineering analysis, requirements tracking, and DoD acquisition compliance to deliver secure, high-impact defense systems.

The candidate will work with multi-disciplinary teams, perform risk management, review technical docs, and support ECNs/ECPs while maintaining DoD standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or scientific field with 3+ years of relevant defense experience.
• Direct systems engineering experience driving measurable outcomes for complex, multi-tiered systems.
• Experience with DoD acquisition processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering analysis to identify, design, and test practical solutions for complex system challenges.
• Review and interpret technical drawings and documentation to process ECNs, RFVs, and ECPs.
• Track, validate, and manage technical requirements throughout the system lifecycle.
• Execute Risk Management functions using ROI tool.
• Perform Configuration Management to guide engineering development of defense systems.
• Contribute to technical documentation and maintain compliance with DoD standards.

Skills

Systems engineering

Communication skills

Defense industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

General information

Requisition #: R70253

Locations: USA-MD-Patuxent River

Posting Date: 08/25/2026

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 Systems Engineer to join our team in Lexington Park, MD. This is a hybrid position with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote.

The successful candidate will support the Precision Strike Weapons Program Office (PMA-201). In this role, you will support the A/U/RGM-84 Harpoon project, an all-weather, over-the-horizon anti-ship missile system deployed by the U.S. Navy and twenty-nine foreign military partners.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Perform engineering analysis to identify, design, and test practical solutions for complex system challenges
• Review and interpret technical drawings and documentation to process Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), Requests for Variance (RFVs), and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs)
• Track, validate, and manage technical requirements throughout the system lifecycle
• Execute Risk Management functions using the Risk and Opportunity Information (ROI) tool
• Perform Configuration Management tasks to guide the engineering development of modern defense systems
• Contribute to technical documentation and maintain strict compliance with DoD acquisition standards
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with engineers, logisticians, and multi-disciplinary teams
• Travel is up to 25% and can be CONUS or OCONUS, with travel requirements on average about once every 6 weeks

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a technical or scientific field with 3+ years of recent and relevant experience in defense, aerospace, or government technical environments
• Direct systems engineering experience driving measurable outcomes (e.g., successful design reviews, system deployments, or integration milestones) for complex, multi-tiered systems
• Experience with DoD acquisition processes
• Proficiency using the Microsoft Office 365 suite, ex., Word, Excel, Teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with Harpoon missile systems or precision-guided weapons programs
• Background supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or international defense programs
• DAWIA Engineering and Technical Management (ETM) certification

Clearance Requirements

• Must have an active DoD 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.

The projected compensation range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,100.00. 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.

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