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Combat Systems Engineer

ManTechDearing, KSL5 SeniorSeptember 18th, 2026
hackajob is collaborating with MANTECH to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Combat Systems Engineer to join our team working in the Washington D.C. Navy Yard. This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days onsite per week.The Combat Systems Engineer in this role will provide technical support to the Assistant Program Manager overseeing the modernization and maintenance of in-service AEGIS software baselines.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Developing software baselines including requirements definition, systems engineering, test and evaluation, software defect correction, and other technical scope of workProviding Subject Matter Expertise in support of Aegis SW baselines 5 and 9 infrastructure maintenanceSupporting the Senior/Deputy Integrated Product Lead (IPL) for I&T to include: Cert meetings Flight Test & CSSQT supportProactively developing and mentoring team members at all levelsMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline7+ years of program analysis or systems engineering experience in support of US Navy programs and/or experience in Combat Systems roles onboard US Navy AEGIS Destroyers/CruisersExperience providing technical briefings to Senior leadershipExperience working with and a comprehensive understanding of DOW/DON Policies and Procedures related to systems engineering processes and acquisition and modernization of Navy combat systems.Preferred Qualifications:Experience in Risk management, schedule/cost management, and Earned Value ManagementCCNA (network), RedHat Linux (OE), and Fiber certsIntegration & Test experience with external systems (CEC, IFF, C2P, CDLM, RSDS, Radars)Experience in a technical role aboard US Navy AEGIS Destroyers/CruisersClearance Requirements:U.S. Citizenship required and a current or active Secret clearance.Physical Requirements:Must be able to remain in a stationary position 80% of the time.Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.Often positions self to maintain computers in the lab, including under the desks and in the server closet.Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information