Systems Engineer

General information

Requisition # R64764 Locations USA-DC-Washington Posting Date 12/12/2025 Security Clearance Required Secret Remote Type Fully Remote Time Type Full time

Description & Requirements

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD) Systems Engineer to join our team working in the Washington D.C. Navy Yard. This is a Hybrid position requiring at least 3 days on site and 2 days remote per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and assess risk for technical decisions for Nimitz and Ford Class Ship Design Managers (SDMs) and Aviation System Engineering Manager (SEM)

• Collaborate with SUPSHIP Newport News to address AIMD system issues.

• Provide written responses to requests for technical assistance or adjudication received via letter, Departure from Specification (DFS), and Nuclear Liaison Action Request (NLAR)

• Address technical issues with ship modernization efforts executed via Ship Change Documents (SCDs) and support development of new SCDs

• Collect and issue Aviation Systems Government Furnished Information (GFI) packages to Newport News Shipbuilding.

• Review technical data packages, engineering drawings, reports, logistics materials, and training deliverables; provide written technical recommendations.

• Evaluate procurement, ship, and systems specifications and submit written proposals for change.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school Diploma

• 10+ years of experience with aviation intermediate maintenance department (AIMD) aboard aircraft carriers or large deck amphibious ships

• Former active duty US Navy Aviation Limited Duty Officer (LDO), Chief Warrant Officer (CWO), or Chief Petty Officer (CPO).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

• Experience working within NAVSEA 05

• Experience interfacing with non-technical leadership

• Previous work experience with or at a shipyard, Naval Air Warfare Center (NAWC), SUPSHIP, RMC, TYCOM, or similar organizations in support of construction, maintenance, modernization, or repair of shipboard airwing systems.

Clearance Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess an active or current Secret security clearance

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

• Must be able to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

• Must be able to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, and exchange accurate information effectively.

The projected compensation range for this position is $96,100.00-$159,900.00. 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 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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