Systems Engineer

ManTech; Patuxent Highland (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a motivated Systems Engineer to join our team in Lexington Park, MD. This hybrid position with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote supports the PMA-201 Harpoon program for the U.S. Navy and partners.

The successful candidate will perform engineering analysis, review drawings, manage requirements through the lifecycle, and contribute to technical documentation while complying with DoD acquisition standards. Travel up to 25% CONUS or OCONUS as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a technical or scientific field with 3+ years of recent and relevant experience.
• Direct systems engineering experience driving measurable outcomes for complex, multi-tiered systems.
• Experience with DoD acquisition processes.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Teams).

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 the 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

Skills

Systems engineering

DoD acquisition processes

Technical communication

MS Office 365

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical or scientific field

DAWIA ETM certification

Tools

ROI tool

Job description

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.

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.

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