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General information

Requisition #
R67669
Locations
USA-VA-Newport News, USA-DC-Washington
Posting Date
05/11/2026
Security Clearance Required
Interim Secret
Remote Type
Onsite
Time Type
Full time

Description & Requirements

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Electrical Engineer to join our team working onsite in the Washington D.C Navy Yard or Newport News, VA.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Provide technical support and assess risk for technical decisions for Ford Class Ship Design Managers (SDMs) and Electrical System Engineering Manager (SEM)

  • Collaborate with the SUPSHIP Newport News to resolve Electrical System technical matters

  • Provide written responses to requests for technical assistance or adjudication received via letter, Departure from Specification (DFS), and Nuclear Liaison Action Request (NLAR)

  • Address technical issues with ship modernization efforts executed via 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, & 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, training, etc. and provide written technical recommendations

  • Review ship, procurement, and systems specifications and submit written proposals for changes

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline

  • 10+ years of experience working electrical engineering or related on navy ships or in a shipyard  

  • Experience with aircraft carrier electrical systems

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience with Navy/DOW and Naval Nuclear propulsion

  • Experience with CVN 78 class Power Generation and Distribution, including medium voltage switchboards, transforms and 450V load centers; Electrical Equipment including generators, motors, pumps, circuit breakers, and motor controllers; and Control Systems

Clearance Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain an active United States Government Secret security clearance.

  • Candidate will be required to obtain an interim Secret clearance before onboarding 

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.


MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.