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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Mantech International Corporation
- **Location:** Patuxent River, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Office365
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9117585/systems-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelors degree in a technical or scientific field with 3+ years of recent and relevant experience in defense, aerospace, or government technical environments
 * Direct systems engineering experience driving measurable outcomes (e.g., successful design reviews, system deployments, or integration milestones) for complex, multi-tiered systems
 * Experience with DoD acquisition processes
 * Proficiency using the Microsoft Office 365 suite, ex., Word, Excel, Teams

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Prior experience with Harpoon missile systems or precision-guided weapons programs
 * Background supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or international defense programs
 * DAWIA Engineering and Technical Management (ETM) certification

Clearance Requirements:

 * Must have an active DoD Secret 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.

## Description

* Perform engineering analysis to identify, design, and test practical solutions for complex system challenges
 * Review and interpret technical drawings and documentation to process Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), Requests for Variance (RFVs), and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs)
 * Track, validate, and manage technical requirements throughout the system lifecycle
 * Execute Risk Management functions using the Risk and Opportunity Information (ROI) tool
 * Perform Configuration Management tasks to guide the engineering development of modern defense systems
 * Contribute to technical documentation and maintain strict compliance with DoD acquisition standards
 * Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with engineers, logisticians, and multi-disciplinary teams
 * Travel is up to 25% and can be CONUS or OCONUS, with travel requirements on average about once every 6 weeks


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