Senior Systems Engineer

General Information

Requisition # R63649 Locations USA-MD-Patuxent River Posting Date 10/07/2025 Security Clearance Required Top Secret Remote Type Onsite Time Type Full time

Description & Requirements

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Systems Engineer. to join our team in Patuxent River, MD. This is an onsite position.

This position supports the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Systems Engineering Department (SED). This is an opportunity to be part of a team that plays a crucial role in keeping our nation’s military safe and mission successful.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Translating OPNAV Resource Sponsor requirements into detailed system requirements
• Supporting mission planning software development by applying knowledge of DoD acquisition processes
•  Leading and contributing to technical and programmatic engineering efforts, as well as applying systems engineering methodologies to guide the development of complex, modern systems
•  Supporting Program Protection Plans, Critical Program Information (CPI) assessments, and Anti-Tamper strategies, particularly for NextGen Mission Planning systems
•  Preparing systems security documentation to support Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and technology transfer to Allies and Partner Nations
•  Anticipating and addressing security and protection requirements ahead of projected FMS needs
•  Collaborating with software developers and other stakeholders to ensure technical integrity and mission alignment

Minimum Qualifications:

•  Master’s degree in a technical or scientific discipline, or a Bachelor’s degree in a technical or scientific discipline and 14+ years of experience may be substituted for a Master’s degree
• 10+ years of recent and relevant engineering experience with at least 3+ years directly related to DoD systems
•  Must have demonstrated experience in a specific engineering domain relevant to mission systems or software engineering
• A strong background in software architecture and development
• Must possess knowledge of strike planning and aircraft mission kill chains (F2T2EA: Find, Fix, Track, Target, Engage, Assess)
• Must be familiar with systems security engineering, including anti-tamper and protection of critical technologies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Tomahawk mission planning and aircraft operations mission planning

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have an active Top Secret security clearance.

Physical Requirements:

• Tasking is primarily computer based. The person in this position must be able to operate and perform tasking on a PC as well as operate other typical office equipment (e.g. copying machine, shredder, projection systems, etc.).
• Must be able to effectively communicate with co-workers, customers, and management through email, phone, and other virtual communication methods (e.g. TEAMS, ZOOM).

The projected compensation range for this position is $114,100.00-$191,100.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories.  In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation.  MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.
MANTECH International Corporation 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.

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