Senior Auxiliary Systems Engineer

General information

Requisition #

R71346

Locations

USA-DC-Washington Navy Yard

Posting Date

10/13/2026

Security Clearance Required

Interim Secret

Remote Type

Hybrid

Time Type

Full time

Description & Requirements

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Auxiliary Systems Engineer to join our team working in the Washington D.C. Navy Yard. This is a hybrid position requiring at least 3 days onsite per week.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide technical support and assess risk for technical decisions for Ford Class Ship Design Managers (SDMs) and Auxiliary System Engineering Manager (SEM)
• Collaborate with the SUPSHIP Newport News to resolve Auxiliary System technical matters
• Provide written responses to requests for technical assistance or adjudication received via letter, Departure from Specification (DFS), and Nuclear Liaison Action Request (NLAR)
• Address technical issues with ship modernization efforts executed via Ship Change Documents (SCDs) and support development of new SCDs
• Coordinate with Engineering Agents, Technical Authorities, TYCOM, PMS 312, PMS 378, SUPSHIP, Newport News Shipbuilding, & other activities
• Develop and issue Auxiliary Systems Government Furnished Information (GFI) packages to Newport News Shipbuilding
• Review technical data packages, drawings, reports, logistics products, training, etc. and provide written technical recommendations
• Review ship, procurement, and systems specifications and submit written proposals for changes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline, or a High School Diploma and 10+ years of required experience, as listed above, being completed while active duty in the USN, USCG or Merchant Marines may be considered
• 10+ years of experience with one or more of the following auxiliary systems: Air Conditioning (AC) plants, refrigeration systems, seawater and freshwater systems, oxygen and nitrogen generating systems, and/or HVAC
• Must have experience communicating effectively with technical and non-technical staff both verbally and through writing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Worked with or at a shipyard, Naval Surface/Undersea Warfare Center (NSWC/NUWC), Supervisor of Shipbuilding Command (SUPSHIP), Regional Maintenance Center (RMC), and/or Type Commander (TYCOM) or similar organizations supporting construction, operation, maintenance, modernization, and/or repair of shipboard auxiliary systems
• Experience with U.S. Navy nuclear powered ships

Clearance Requirements:

• U.S. citizenship required and a current or active Secret clearance or ability to obtain an Interim secret prior to start.

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.

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.