Digital Network Cybersecurity Systems Engineer

MANTECH•Newport News, VA

3d•$89,100 - $148,200•Hybrid

About The Position

MANTECH is seeking a motivated, career- and customer-oriented Digital, Network, Cybersecurity Systems Engineer to support machinery controls and shipboard HM&E networks for Nimitz- and Ford-class aircraft carriers. The role is based in Newport News, Virginia. The posting describes the position as onsite, while the general information lists the remote type as hybrid. The engineer will lead technical decision-making and risk assessments with multiple stakeholders, coordinate with technical and programmatic authorities, and work with the Supervisor of Shipbuilding – Newport News (SUPSHIP) to resolve system technical matters. The role also supports ship modernization, reviews technical and procurement materials, responds to technical assistance requests, and provides recommendations and proposed specification changes. The position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology, or a bachelor's degree in any discipline combined with prior experience as a U.S. Navy LDO, CWO, or CPO. Candidates need at least four years of experience supporting deployed military or industrial systems and experience with technical teams and U.S. Navy machinery control or HM&E networks. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and hold an active/current Secret clearance or obtain an interim Secret clearance before starting. The projected compensation range is $89,100–$148,200. Benefits, depending on position, 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 in engineering or engineering technology, or a bachelor’s degree in any discipline and prior experience as a U.S. Navy LDO, CWO, or CPO.
At least four years of experience completing engineering, technical support, maintenance, and/or logistics work on military or industrial systems deployed and in active service.
Experience leading technical teams composed of stakeholders from multiple organizations.
Experience with U.S. Navy machinery control networks, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and/or HM&E networks.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must hold an active/current Secret Security Clearance or obtain an interim Secret clearance before starting.

Nice To Haves

Experience with nuclear-powered ships.
Experience working with technical authorities in PAE Maritime, NAVSEA 05/08, and programmatic authorities across the Navy Enterprise.
Experience working with non-technical leadership.
Experience with U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, or Military Sealift Command vessels.

Responsibilities

Act as systems engineer for machinery controls (Machinery Control and Monitoring System—MCMS) and shipboard HM&E networks (Federated Machinery Local Area Network—FMLAN) for Nimitz- and Ford-class aircraft carriers.
Lead multiple stakeholders through risk assessments and technical decision-making.
Coordinate directly with technical and programmatic authorities.
Collaborate with the Supervisor of Shipbuilding – Newport News (SUPSHIP) to resolve Digital, Network, Cybersecurity Systems Engineer system technical matters.
Provide written responses to technical assistance or adjudication requests received through letters, Departure from Specification (DFS), and electronic Liaison Action Request (eLAR).
Address technical issues involving ship modernization efforts executed through Ship Change Documents (SCDs), and support development of new SCDs alongside In-service Engineering Agents (ISEAs).
Collect and issue Digital, Network, Cybersecurity Systems Government Furnished Information (GFI) packages to Newport News Shipbuilding.
Review technical data packages, drawings, reports, logistics products, and training materials, and provide written technical recommendations.
Review ship, procurement, and systems specifications and submit written proposals for changes.