Field Electrical Engineer

General information

Requisition #

R70939

Locations

USA-VA-Virginia Beach

Posting Date

09/25/2026

Security Clearance Required

Secret

Remote Type

Onsite

Time Type

Full time

Description & Requirements

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Field Electrical Engineer to join our team in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This is an on-site position.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Constructing components, subunits, or simple models or adapting standard equipment; may troubleshoot and correct malfunctions;
• Following specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment.
• Conducting various tests or experiments which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement, selecting, preparing, and operating standard test equipment and recording test data
• Extracting and compiling a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports, processing data, identifying errors or inconsistencies, selecting methods of data presentation.
• Assisting in design modification by compiling data related to design, specifications, and materials that are pertinent to specific items of equipment or component parts; developing information concerning previous operational failures and modifications and using judgment and initiative to recognize inconsistencies or gaps in data and seeking sources to clarify information.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Candidates must have hands-on experience in new-build small craft (<65 ft) design and acquisition specification writing.
• 5+ years of experience with Propulsion Systems (Engines, Jets, Propellers).
• Experience with Electrical Systems (Power distribution, Generators, Batteries).
• Experience with Electronics & Navigation (Comms, Radar, Cyber).
• Experience with Auxiliary Systems (Piping, Steering, HVAC, Bilge).
• Knowledge of how shipyard build contracts are written and how to document design rationale.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with the Navy Small Craft division

Clearance Requirements:

• US Citizenship required an active Secret Clearance

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move equipment weighing up to 50 Lbs
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50%
• Be able to ascend and descend ladders as required for installations
• Must be able to position oneself to install communications systems, server racks, or potentially running transmission lines as required

The projected compensation range for this position is $64,600.00-$107,100.00. 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.