Combat Systems Engineer
Company: MANTECH
Role summary
Combat Systems Engineer is a full-time role at MANTECH in Washington, District of Columbia, United States (hybrid). Posted 2026-10-02. Salary: USD 116,400–194,900 per year. Experience level: 5-10.
- Job title
- Combat Systems Engineer
- Company
- MANTECH
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Work arrangement
- hybrid
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Salary
- USD 116,400–194,900 per year
- Experience level
- 5-10
- Date posted
- 2026-10-02
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established company that's been supporting the Department of Defense since 1968. You'll work on advanced technology projects in areas like cybersecurity and data analytics, making a real impact on national defense while advancing your career. The salary range is quite competitive, reflecting the importance of this work.
Job description
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 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 work
Providing Subject Matter Expertise in support of Aegis SW baselines 5 and 9 infrastructure maintenance
Supporting the Senior/Deputy Integrated Product Lead (IPL) for I&T to include: Cert meetings Flight Test & CSSQT support
Proactively developing and mentoring team members at all levels
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
7+ 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/Cruisers
Experience providing technical briefings to Senior leadership
Experience 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 Management
CCNA (network), RedHat Linux (OE), and Fiber certs
Integration & Test experience with external systems (CEC, IFF, C2P, CDLM, RSDS, Radars)
Experience in a technical role aboard US Navy AEGIS Destroyers/Cruisers
Clearance 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
The projected compensation range for this position is $116,400.00-$194,900.00. 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.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.
General information
Requisition #
R70025
Locations
USA-DC-Washington
Posting Date
08/13/2026
Security Clearance Required
Secret
Remote Type
Hybrid
Time Type
Full time