Test and Trial Engineer

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Test and Trial Engineer to join our team working in Newport News, VA. This is a hybrid position requiring at least 3 days onsite per week.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Administer, update, and maintain the Post-Delivery Test & Trials (PDT&T) database and program tracking tools.

• Log, categorize, track, and manage all Part I (pre-delivery) and Part II (post-delivery) Trial Cards (deficiency reports) generated during trials from issuance to final closure.

• Develop, track, and analyze Trial Card "burn-down" curves; generate forecasts; and identify critical path variances or testing delays.

• Coordinate between PMS 378 leadership, Technical Directors, Quality Assurance teams, Ship’s Force, Navy testing activities, and Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) to resolve technical deficiencies.

• Prepare data packages, presentation materials, and technical documentation for Trial Card review boards and adjudication meetings.

• Track, evaluate, and independently assess shipbuilder physical production metrics against the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).

• Synthesize technical trial results, trial card statistics, EVM data, and production metrics into executive briefings, dashboards, talking points, and background papers.

• Maintain centralized version control and official repository records for all program briefings, baseline datasets, and official programmatic documentation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, business, data analytics, mathematics, or a related discipline

• 4+ years of professional experience supporting US Navy programs, maritime acquisition, or shipyard production/testing environments.

• Demonstrated experience managing technical databases, tracking program schedules/metrics, and building quantitative reports and dashboards.

• Experience with US Navy aircraft carriers (CVN 78 class) or surface combatants.

• Proven track record translating complex technical and schedule data into high-visibility, executive-level briefings (MS PowerPoint) and talking points for senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience directly supporting PEO Aircraft Carriers / PMS 378, PMS 312, or NAVSEA 05/08.

• Experience with Navy trial processes (INSURV, Acceptance Trials, Final Contract Trials) and the administration of Part I/II Trial Cards.

• Direct experience collaborating with Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS)

• Familiarity with Navy modernization tracking systems (e.g., NDE, EP) and shipyard Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).

Clearance Requirements:

• Must possess an active or current Secret Security Clearance

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.

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 [email protected] and provide your name and contact information.