Senior Systems Engineer

General information Requisition # R68292 Locations USA-VA-Dahlgren Posting Date 06/03/2026 Security Clearance Required Secret Remote Type Onsite Time Type Full time Description & Requirements Shape the future of defense with MANTECH! Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we’ve been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting‑edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now—protect and innovate with MANTECH! MANTECH seeks a motivated, career‑and customer‑oriented Senior Systems Engineer to join our team in Dahlgren, VA . This is an onsite position. Utilize your Systems Engineering skills to serve as our Technical Element Lead, focusing on the Test and Evaluation (T&E) of the Aegis Training Systems element, providing technical and engineering support for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). Responsibilities Lead the planning, scheduling, documentation, and execution of Integrated Test Articles (ITAs), which are built for Level 4 (Aegis Weapon System) and Level 5 (Aegis Combat System) test efforts at Land‑Based Test Sites (LBTS), waterfront, and at‑sea Lead the planning, scheduling, documentation, and execution of CST events, to include Benchmark procedures for training capabilities, Mission Threads, and other supplemental test requirements Collaborate with other applicable Technical Systems Baseline Leads, the prime developer, and other government T&E organizations to ensure a streamlined test strategy is planned and executed Implement and enforce Enterprise T&E best practices, processes, and tools for the planning, execution, and tracking of T&E events and objectives Generate test plans, procedures, test reports, T&E briefing materials, and Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) as required to support milestone meetings and other data calls Generate and maintain test schedules Support the implementation of potential automated test and analysis solutions Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma with 8+ years of Aegis training systems experience 4+ years of related experience in Aegis fleet operations, Aegis Weapon System operations, and/or Aegis T&E Experience with the Aegis Combat System and its associated interfaces Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field Understanding of Combat Information Center (CIC) operations Knowledge of shipboard operations and procedures Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Proven leadership of teams or projects Clearance Requirements Must have a current and active Secret security clearance 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 presentations. MANTECH 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. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io and provide your name and contact information. #J-18808-Ljbffr