Acquisition Systems Engineer

MANTECH•Stafford, VA

2d•$98,000 - $163,100•Onsite

About The Position

MANTECH is seeking a motivated, career- and customer-oriented Systems Engineer to support its contract under Portfolio Acquisition Executive Marine Corps in Stafford, Virginia. The work supports Program Manager Combat Support Systems in the research, development, acquisition, and sustainment of critical infrastructure support systems and technology. The role helps the government team conduct systems engineering reviews, development, testing, and integration to provide enhanced capabilities to operating forces. The position is largely operated in a professional office environment and requires the ability to sit for extended periods. Travel is 20–25%. A current, active DoD Secret clearance is required. The projected compensation range is $98,000–$163,100. Final compensation may vary based on factors including relevant experience, skills, location, education, certifications, and applicable federal contract labor categories. Benefits may include health and life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, short- and long-term disability, retirement and savings, learning and development opportunities, wellness programs, and optional benefit elections.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant systems engineering experience; an additional 2 years of experience may substitute for the degree.
Experience with requirements definition and traceability, formulating design methodology, originating documentation, systems integration and testing to verify required performance, or assessing change proposals for technical merit.
Experience with CMPRO and/or configuration management software.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Project.
Current and active DoD Secret clearance.
Ability to sit for extended periods.
Ability to travel 20–25%.

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of Defense Acquisitions.
Demonstrated ability to write technical documentation.
Familiarity with SharePoint postings, downloading, and team-building environments.
Knowledge of model-based systems engineering practices and processes.

Responsibilities

Provide systems engineering support to fuel and water clients and relevant joint stakeholders to facilitate delivery of equipment and systems.
Draft engineering drawings for data packages.
Develop or review test plans for environmental and transportability testing, including MIL-STD-810 testing.
Provide subject matter expertise in acquisition engineering best practices.
Develop, update, and maintain engineering documentation, including System Engineering Plans, Technical Review Action Plans, and Interface Control Documents.
Analyze technical problems, develop courses of action, and present solution recommendations to leadership.
Support execution of System Engineering Technical Reviews by preparing documentation, reviewing criteria, and preparing and presenting briefing materials.
Support the Engineering Change Proposal process and complete required forms.
Follow and support the Test & Evaluation process for required performance verification.