**MANTECH** seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented **Mechanical Engineer** to join our team in **San Diego, CA** . This is an **onsite** position.

+ Conducting detailed site surveys and field validations of watercraft and equipment to assess network environments and document current configurations

+ Performing required communication equipment integration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of shipboard electronic and mechanical equipment

+ Working alongside engineers to design, build, and test solutions to a variety of technical problems related to Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) technologies

+ Documenting installation procedures and updating technical manuals, including drawing deviations and engineering change proposals

+ Collaborating with management, internal teams, and government stakeholders to navigate the technical review and approval process for all system installs

+ Recommending and implementing process and policy improvements to enhance system throughput, operability, and total ownership cost

+ Travel is up to 25%; most likely travel locations are Port Hueneme, CA and Norfolk, VA but could also include travel underway on a ship for testing and training

+ Experience in industrial marine environment can be substituted for Navy experience

+ Familiarity with Shipyard and NAVSEA installation requirements and supporting documentation

+ Proficiency with reading and interpreting ship schematics, wiring lists, and technical manuals

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, Solidworks, and AutoCAD

+ Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance.

+ Ability to remain in a stationary position for 50% of the time.Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

+ Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs, planks, or galleyways and work in confined spaces.

+ Capability to go onboard ships and work in an industrial and operational environment.

+ Ability to climb ladders and go through scuttles onboard vessels.Occasional movement around the office to access files and equipment.

MANTECH International Corporation 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.