Acquisition Systems Engineer

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Systems Engineer to support our contract under Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) out of Quantico, VA . This effort is in support of the Multi-Mission Reconnaissance Craft (MMRC) under Product Manager Infantry Weapons (IW) in the research, development, acquisition, and sustainment of cutting-edge tactical Reconnaissance and Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) technology.

The purpose is to support the government team in conducting systems engineering reviews, development, test, and integration, to provide enhanced capabilities to the operating forces.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Provide Systems Engineering support to PAE Marine Corps and relevant joint stakeholders to facilitate the delivery of MDA platforms to the fleet.
- Provide subject matter expertise in acquisition engineering best practices.
- Develop, update, and maintain engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans, Technical Review Action Plans, and Interface Control Documents.
- Interface with the Program Office to manage an engineering task tracker.
- Analyze technical problems, develop courses of action and present recommendations to leadership on solutions.
- Support the execution of Systems Engineering Technical Reviews by preparing documentation, reviewing criteria, and preparing and presenting briefing material.
- Support the Engineering Change Proposal process and complete the required forms.
- Support the Test & Evaluation process to verify required performance.

Mandatory Qualifications:

- Bachelors Degree and at least 5 years relevant systems engineering experience. An additional 2 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
- Experience with requirements definition and traceability, formulating design methodology, documentation origination, systems integration and testing to verify required performance, or assessment of change proposals for technical merit.
- Experience providing recommendations to government leadership on actions they can take within specific tasks/programs to meet operational requirements.
- Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Project).

Preferred Qualifications:

- Basic understanding of Defense Acquisitions.
- Experience supporting ACAT II or III
- Demonstrated ability to write technical documentation.
- Familiar with SharePoint postings, downloading, team-building environment.
- Knowledge of modeling based systems engineering practices and processes.

Clearance Requirements:

- Must have a current / active DoD Secret Clearance

Physical Requirements:

- This job is largely operated in a professional office environment
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time
- Travel 10-20%

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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