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Senior Combat Systems Engineer

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 - 4 days in office per week. As a Senior Combat Systems Engineer, you will provide critical engineering support focusing on the development and modernization of Navy computing infrastructure. You will be part of a fast-paced team environment that supports the evolution of shipboard systems, leveraging your expertise to solve complex systems engineering challenges.

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 degree in a technical or business field and 10+ years of relevant Navy Combat Systems and/or Program Management experience, or a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 15+ years of relevant Navy Combat Systems and/or Program Management experience in lieu of Masters degree
• 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.