Engineering Technician

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Description & Requirements

MANTECH seeks a highly motivated, career and customer-oriented Engineering Technician to join our team in Virginia Beach, VA.  This is an on-site position. 

This role provides In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) support through coordination with Standard Boat Team customers, as well as around-the-world field engineering/technical support and industrial oversight for US Navy small boats.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead industrial and quality assurance management across engineering disciplines for small craft

• Support all phases of standard boat lifecycle, from sustainment to modernization

• Serve as ISEA technical POC, coordinating repairs and craft issues across global sites

• Analyze trends, prioritize engineering efforts, and lead root cause and corrective actions

• Oversee technical compliance, drawing reviews, and BOATALT package delivery

• Perform inspections, develop cost estimates, manage contractor efforts, and validate repairs

• Apply hands-on expertise in electrical/mechanical systems, blueprint reading, and system installations

• Travel to CONUS/OCONUS as needed up to 10-25%

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma with a minimum of 4+ years of experience inspecting and troubleshooting mechanical, electronic, and electrical systems

• Small Boat operational and maintenance experience and knowledge required

• Experience in metal and fiberglass structural fabrication, welding, inspection, and quality assurance processes

• 1+ years of experience as a Project Lead at the mechanical or technician level

• Must be able to obtain a US Passport

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• AutoCAD or other CAD software experience

• Experience reading drawings and blueprints

Security Clearance:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a Secret Security clearance

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time

• Must be able to transport and lift up to 30 pounds

• Must be able to access boats both on trailers and in the water, as well as access remote areas of multi-level vessels

• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations