Engineering Technician

MANTECH is seeking a motivated, career- and customer-oriented Engineering Technician to join our team in Virginia Beach, VA. This position will be onsite.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead and support the design, fabrication, installation, and test and evaluation of prototype and developmental technology demonstrators to validate advanced electronic capabilities.
• Conduct and support designated tests, trials, and evaluations ranging from bench component-level testing to full system-level evaluations on designated watercraft, including checklist and verification signoff.
• Partner directly with engineers to design, build, and test solutions for technical problems.
• Research, write, edit, revise, and prepare technical reports, manuals, and official Navy technical documents.
• Work with minimal supervision at government and contractor facilities, receiving technical guidance from project managers while exercising safety and caution to eliminate operational risk.
• Perform Component Level Verification Tests and conduct field validations across various watercraft and equipment.
• Analyze operations and formulate suggestions for continuous process improvement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience with shipboard installations; an additional 6+ years of shipboard installation experience may be substituted for a degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical experience with AC/DC circuits and HF/VHF/UHF installation and/or troubleshooting.
• Prior experience and demonstrated proficiency in interpreting electronic schematics and technical documentation
• Education or formal training in electronics, covering equipment installation, soldering, cable dressing, and building/repairing connectors.
• Experience working with RF connectors. 

Clearance Requirements:

•  U.S. citizenship required and a current or active Secret clearance 

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in confined spaces and at heights as required
• Frequently lifts, moves, or carries up to 50 pounds
• Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, and kneeling during inspections and repairs
• Must be able to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors in operational settings