Systems Engineer

Description & Requirements

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

The Systems Engineer will work in support of the Army for the Product Technical Support Services (PTSS) program. Efforts are needed for PTSS for systems and equipment being produced, fielded, modified or supported by PdM Network Modernization (NetMod) and PdM Mission Network of the Project Manager (PM) Command Control(C2) Transport and Command Program Executive for C2 Information Network (CPE C2IN). This support may also include future systems and equipment that is acquired for the Army to maintain its technological advantage

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Interacting with system users to translate their requirements into systems, hardware, and software requirements and design.
• Install, configure, update, and validate hardware and software functionality. Troubleshoot problems at the component or systems level as they arise.
• Create documentation for new hardware, software, systems, and features as they are introduced and update existing documentation as changes occur. Edit documentation to remove incorrect or obsolete information.
• Record and track all issues. Ensure all concerned parties are informed. Work with customers, field users, vendors and other engineers to provide fixes or work arounds to reduce the impact of the issue. Create Detailed Technical Publications (DTP’s) providing fixes or work arounds for other engineers, customer personnel, and field users.
• Participates in testing activities and IA activities. Understand and participate in the STIG ( Security Technical Implementation Guide) process.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of Tactical Network hardware and software systems as they relate to large-scale battlefield communications at all echelons and ensure that PdM NetMod and PdM Mission Network systems are Fully Mission Capable (FMC) following Initial Fielding, Reset or Upgrade and are therefore ready for the unit and ready to be utilized for missions

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science and 10+ years of relevant experience as a System Engineer or performing System Engineer related activities.
• 5+ years in the Department of Defense supporting systems engineering technologies highly preferred.
• Must be familiar with responsible designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, reliable communication networks in dynamic, often military or field-based environments
• Must be experienced with integrating existing infrastructures with new tactical network components.
• The ability to break systems into major components and subcomponents and understand the interfaces between them.
• The need to design systems and components with a logical modular design with logical/standard interfaces to provide scalability and change when needed.
• Experience with managing network connectivity between various platforms like ground vehicles, airborne assets, and command centers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with testing methodologies for embedded systems, integration testing, and system-level testing.
• Good understanding of application and network security principles and processes.
• Possess good technical writing skills.
• Knowledge of the software development process and system life cycle process.
• Experience with hardware interfacing (analog/digital converters, sensors, actuators)
• Must be able to obtain DoD 8570/8410 IAT Level II.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a U.S Citizen and have a current/active Secret clearance.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

The projected compensation range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,100.00. 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 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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