MANTECH

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Systems Engineer to join our team in Dahlgren, VA. This is an onsite position.

Provide technical and engineering support for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). This role focuses on the Test and Evaluation (T&E) of the DDG 1000 Combat System, including the Total Ship Computing Environment (TSCE).

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist in reviewing system requirements to create and revise T&E plans. Develop and update Combat System Test Plans, Procedures, automation scripts, and evaluation criteria 

• Execute Government-approved test procedures for computer programs at Land Based Test Sites (LBTS) and aboard ships. Perform installation checkouts and support Test Bed Validation (TBV) activities 

• Conduct detailed analysis of test data to identify system limitations and assess mission capabilities. Compile metrics, document Trouble Reports (TRs), and generate Daily Test Reports (DTRs) 

• Evaluate Computer Program Change Requests (CPCRs) and Test Observation Reports (TORs) to determine root causes, operational impacts, and baseline applicability 

• Identify and maintain automated test execution and data analysis tools to improve T&E efficiency 

• Attend milestone meetings, including Test Readiness Reviews (TRR) and Mission Readiness Assessments (MRA), and provide data for technical presentations 

• Up to 10% of travel within the continental United States per customer needs

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma with 8+ years of experience in Combat Systems Engineering to include the engineering, design, development, or T&E of Navy combat systems defined as a system capable of detecting, tracking, identifying, engaging, and destroying hostile targets

• 5+ years of Computer Software Engineering experience including, test requirements definition, development, maintenance and execution of test plans and procedures, and test data reduction

• 4+ years of recent experience with development or operational real time Naval tactical programs, ex., Aegis or Littoral Combat System (LCS)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with DDG 1000 Zumwalt Combat System as well as interfacing sensors and ship systems

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have an active and current Secret clearance

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain stationary for 50% of the time

• Must frequently move within shipboard or test lab environments to support troubleshooting and communications