Digital, Network, Cybersecurity Systems Engineer

MANTECH•Washington, DC

1d•$116,400 - $194,900

About The Position

MANTECH seeks a motivated, customer-oriented Digital, Network, Cybersecurity Systems Engineer to work with its team in Washington, D.C. Navy Yard. The posting describes the position as hybrid, requiring three days onsite per week, while the general information section lists the remote type as fully remote. The engineer will support machinery controls, including Machinery Control and Monitoring Systems (MCMS), and shipboard HM&E networks, including Federated Machinery Local Area Networks (FMLAN), on Nimitz- and Ford-class aircraft carriers. The role involves technical coordination with Navy authorities, shipbuilding partners, and other stakeholders; review and adjudication of technical matters; support for ship modernization; and preparation of technical recommendations and proposals. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and hold an active/current Secret clearance or obtain an interim Secret clearance before starting. The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology, or a bachelor's degree in another discipline plus prior service as a U.S. Navy LDO, CWO, or CPO, along with at least seven years of relevant experience.

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 7 years of experience in shipboard machinery controls, digital network control systems (DNC/DNCG), and broader HM&E architecture.
Experience leading technical teams composed of multiple stakeholders from different 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.
Able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
Occasionally move about inside an office to access file cabinets or office machinery, or communicate with coworkers, management, and customers; communication may be by email, phone, or virtual means and may involve delivering presentations.

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 the 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 assessment 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 (DNC) system technical matters.
Provide written responses to requests for technical assistance or adjudication received via letter, Departure from Specification (DFS), and electronic Liaison Action Request (eLAR).
Address technical issues with ship modernization efforts executed via Ship Change Documents (SCDs) and support development of new SCDs alongside In-service Engineering Agents (ISEAs).
Collect and issue DNC 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.