Electronics Engineer

Electronics Engineer - Remote (USA)

Company: ManTech Location: Fully Remote (USA) Contract: Full-time Seniority: Mid-level

ManTech is seeking a motivated and customer-oriented Electronics Engineer to join our team. We are a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. This is an opportunity to shape the future of defense through advanced technology and innovative solutions.

About the Role

This fully remote position supports Military Sealift Command (MSC) engineering and design efforts. You will leverage your technical background to manage the technical aspects of shipboard electronic systems, including navigation, machinery control electronics, and satellite communications, ensuring safe and reliable maritime operations through professional architectural and scientific analysis. While the role is remote, occasional travel to Chesapeake or Norfolk, VA, may be required for client meetings and events.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the design, maintenance, and configuration control for shipboard electrical systems, navigation, and machinery control electronics.
• Conduct technical surveys, inspection trips, and attend sea trials or ship checks before, during, and after system alterations.
• Develop Electrical Calculations and Schematics, including Voltage Drop Calculations, Load Calculations, and Power & Lighting One Line Diagrams.
• Perform Electrical Plant Load Analysis (EPLA), Protective Device Coordination Studies, and Electric Plant Distribution Impact Data (EPDID).
• Design and integrate Satellite Communications (SATCOM) hardware and software, including transponders, antennas, and frequency planners.
• Implement RF and signal processing solutions such as adaptive antenna beamforming and high-power amplifiers to optimize spectrum efficiency.
• Develop ground segment engineering solutions and SmallSat/CubeSat systems, including power management circuits and command systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience with specialized vessels in one or more of the following areas: Expeditionary Fast Transport Vessels (T-EPF), Hospital Ships (T-AH), Dry Cargo/Ammunition Ships (T-AKE), Underway Replenishment Oilers (T-AO), Cable Laying/Repair (T-ARC), Rescue/Salvage Ships (T-ARS), Submarine Tender (T-AS), Fleet Ocean Tugs (T-ATF), Command Ship (LCC), Expeditionary Mobile Base (T-ESB), Fast Combat Support Vessels (T-AOE) or like vessels.
• Experience with navigation, electronics, and communication systems in a marine environment.
• Demonstrated experience with satellite communications (SATCOM) integration, including hardware and software implementation.
• Experience performing fault current analysis and protective device coordination studies for maritime platforms.
• An active Secret clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SKM (or similar power system analysis software), MathCAD, Adobe Pro, AutoCAD, and MS Office Suite.
• Self-starter with excellent people skills, capable of working across teams, organizing meetings, and driving change.

What We Offer

ManTech invests in its employees beyond compensation. Benefits may include:

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Short-term and long-term Disability
• Retirement and Savings plans
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Wellness programs
• 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.