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Senior Electrical Systems Engineer

MANTECH · Washington, DC, US

Spotted 2h agoFull-time

Job details

Work mode
Hybrid
Employment
Full-time
Level
Senior
Experience
10+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Posted
Oct 16, 2026
Last confirmed open
Oct 17, 2026
Job description

About this role

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Electrical Systems Engineer to join our team working in the Washington D.C. Navy Yard. This is hybrid position requiring at least 3 days onsite per week.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Identify, review, 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 Engineering or a related technical discipline
  • 10+ years of experience with electrical systems to include some direct experience with Aircraft carrier electrical systems
  • Experience leading, coordinating, and collaborating with multiple teams including stakeholders to resolve issues.
  • Must have experience communicating effectively with technical and non-technical staff both verbally and through writing

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience with the DON 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:

  • U.S. citizenship required and a current or active Secret clearance or ability to obtain an interim secret prior to start.

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 prese
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