Electrical Engineer at ManTech in USA-NJ-Manchester
- Company: ManTech
- Location: USA-NJ-Manchester
- Posted: Sep 17, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $77,200.00-$128,800.00
- Experience: 3+ years
Overview
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Electrical Engineer to join our team working in Lakehurst, NJ. This is an onsite position. This role supports critical naval aviation infrastructure by driving the design, development, testing, and lifecycle support of advanced aircraft launch …
Job description
- MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Electrical Engineer to join our team working in Lakehurst, NJ. This is an onsite position.
- This role supports critical naval aviation infrastructure by driving the design, development, testing, and lifecycle support of advanced aircraft launch and recovery equipment (EMALS/AAG). You will help ensure high-efficiency aircraft launches and recoveries while delivering vital technical engineering solutions to modern naval aircraft carriers.
Responsibilities
- Partner with cross-functional engineering groups to design, evaluate, and troubleshoot advanced electrical components and systems for EMALS/AAG.
- Assist in generating and updating electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical specifications, and comprehensive system documentation.
- Lead and support engineering investigations to diagnose system anomalies, execute complex repairs, and deliver technical recommendations for manufactured parts.
- Conduct rigorous field testing and validation protocols to ensure all systems adhere to safety, quality, and military performance benchmarks.
- Rapidly troubleshoot system issues, author technical procedures, and respond to urgent shipboard service calls, which may occasionally require working outside standard business hours.
- Prepare engineering reports for program leadership and participate in the review of engineering change requests, including REIs, waivers, and variances.
- Travel up to 25% of the time to remote test sites and operational U.S. Navy vessels to provide direct, on-site technical support.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline
- 3+ years of professional experience with some experience with power electronics, electrical control networks, and system diagnostics.
- Professional experience with MATLAB or similar data analysis tools.
- Must possess a current valid passport
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess an active or current Secret security clearance.
- Direct prior experience with EMALS, AAG, or legacy aircraft launch and recovery machinery.
- Deep familiarity with defense industry standards and military specifications (MIL-STDs).
- Ability to interpret source code, such as C# or C++, and interpret complex XML documents.
Skills
Required
- MATLAB or similar data analysis tools
- power electronics
- electrical control networks
- system diagnostics
Preferred
- C# or C++
- interpret complex XML documents
Benefits
- The projected compensation range for this position is $77,200.00-$128,800.00. 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.
About ManTech
Shape the future of defense with MANTECH! Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we’ve been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now—protect and innovate with MANTECH!