Senior Electrical Systems Engineer

MANTECH•Washington, DC

9d•$116,400 - $194,900•Hybrid

About The Position

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career- and customer-oriented Senior Electrical Systems Engineer to join its team at the Washington, D.C. Navy Yard. The position is hybrid and requires at least three days onsite per week. The engineer will provide technical leadership and advice on electrical systems for Ford-class aircraft carriers, assess technical risks, resolve engineering matters, and support ship modernization and specification changes. The role involves coordinating with Navy organizations, shipbuilders, engineering authorities, and other stakeholders, and reviewing technical data and documentation to provide written recommendations. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline and at least 10 years of experience with electrical systems, including direct experience with aircraft-carrier electrical systems. U.S. citizenship is required, along with a current or active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain an interim Secret clearance before starting. The projected compensation range is $116,400.00–$194,900.00. MANTECH’s benefits offerings 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. Offerings depend on position. The person in this position must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time and occasionally move around the office to access equipment or communicate with coworkers, management, and customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
At least 10 years of experience with electrical systems, including some direct experience with aircraft-carrier electrical systems.
Experience leading, coordinating, and collaborating with multiple teams and stakeholders to resolve issues.
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff verbally and in writing.
U.S. citizenship required.
Current or active Secret clearance, or ability to obtain an interim Secret clearance before starting.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with the Department of the Navy (DON) and Naval Nuclear propulsion.
Experience with CVN 78-class power generation and distribution, including medium-voltage switchboards, transformers, and 450V load centers; electrical equipment including generators, motors, pumps, circuit breakers, and motor controllers; and control systems.

Responsibilities

Identify, review, and assess risks associated with technical decisions for Ford-class Ship Design Managers and the Electrical System Engineering Manager.
Collaborate with SUPSHIP Newport News to resolve electrical-system technical matters.
Provide written responses to requests for technical assistance or adjudication received through letters, Departure from Specification (DFS), and Nuclear Liaison Action Requests (NLAR).
Address technical issues related to ship modernization efforts executed through Ship Change Documents (SCDs) and support development of new SCDs.
Coordinate with NAVAIR and NAVSEA Engineering Agents and Technical Authorities, TYCOM, PMS 312, PMS 378, SUPSHIP, Newport News Shipbuilding, and other activities.
Provide technical leadership to calculate and assess risk associated with technical issues and key events.
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.