Junior AEGIS WCS Engineer

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Junior AEGIS Weapons Control System (WCS) Engineer to join our team in King George, VA.This will support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) on the Navy’s AEGIS program based in Dahlgren, VA.Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited ToTesting and evaluation of primary system is AEGIS Combat System/ AEGIS Weapons System-Weapons Control System (WCS)Analysis of tactical data, root cause analysis, and assessment of weapon specification requirementsAnalysis of data, CPCRs and TORsAssessment of program functionality and associated AWS and Non-AWS interfacesUnderstanding of databases, queries, and SQL languageDevelop and write analysis reports, criteria, and proceduresSupport element and system level testing at land-based test sites and shipsAttend various review and status meetingsSupport software testing events (land-based and shipboard)Up to 25% of travel within the continental United States to government facilities and Navy ports per customer needsMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or Physics and 1+ years of technical experience with Navy Combat Systems, or Highschool Diploma/GED with 2+ years of navy experience including recent experience in weapons control system (WCS) or vertical launch system (VLS)Willingness and ability to learn new methods of Test and Evaluation (T&E) and analysis toolsMust be able to work independently with minimal oversiteMust be able to work in dynamic, fast paced environment Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree in engineering or mathematics is desiredKnowledge of the Aegis Weapon System to include the Vertical Launch Systems (VLS)Fluent in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point, & Adobe AcrobatSelf-motivated and capable of working independently without direct supervisionClearance RequirementsMust be a US Citizen with an active and current Secret Security ClearancePhysical RequirementsMust be able to remain stationary for 50% of the timeMust frequently move within shipboard or test lab environments to support troubleshooting and communications