Senior Systems Engineer

General information

Requisition # R66144 Locations USA-DC-Washington Posting Date 02/13/2026 Security Clearance Required Secret Remote Type Hybrid Time Type Full time

Description & Requirements

Unlock the secrets of intelligence with MANTECH! Join a dynamic team at the forefront of national security, providing advanced solutions to government intelligence agencies. Since 1968, we’ve been solving the toughest challenges with groundbreaking tech. Explore thrilling projects in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Elevate your career and make a difference. Your adventure begins now—unleash your potential with MANTECH!

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Systems Engineer to join our team! This is a hybrid position with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Advising program managers in planning and executing systems engineering/technical activities such as: conducting assessments of technology maturity, conducting technical reviews, assessing and managing technical risks, analyzing technical artifacts, developing requirements, developing technology roadmaps, developing conceptual architectures, developing transition strategies, analyzing business processes, assessing program solutions, conducting trade studies, conducting cost/performance trade analyses, and conducting feasibility analyses
• Participating as a team member in conducting independent Technical Assessments of Acquisition Programs by analyzing technical artifacts, identifying sources of technical risk, and assisting the program to develop and implement risk mitigation plans
• Identifying technical risks and issues and working with program managers to address technical risks and issues
• Interfacing with Headquarters offices to communicate program status, risks, and issues

Minimum qualifications:

• Experience and knowledge working with Maritime/United States Coast Guard acquisition programs
• Technical and/or Systems Engineering experience (such as conducting technological maturity assessments, conducting technical reviews, managing technical risk, and developing requirements)
• Strong ability and interest in challenging the status quo with better options
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work in dynamic and changing environments
• Comfortable paving new paths, managing resistance, and building consensus

Preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of Department of Homeland Security Acquisition and Systems Engineering policies

Clearance requirements:

• A current DHS Background Investigation is required to start
• A current secret clearance is required

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the of