Principal Engineer, Defense Technology and Systems

Job Description

Job Description

Company Identity : Mantel Technologies is a disruptive defense technology company. Our technologies enable every node within interoperable teams; consistently pushing tech to be more intelligent and less redundant. Our trusted customer relationships provide us the foresight to navigate shifting geopolitical realities.

Position Overview : We are looking for a Principal Engineer to lead and contribute to advanced concepts development with a primary objective of achieving product end points. More specifically, you’ll be tasked with driving technical advancement of capabilities and products focused on the intersection of squad-level performance and multi-domain interoperability. This role requires an established engineer with the ability to drive new technology development, primarily within the defense market. You'll act as a Technical Lead, leveraging your defense market background to innovate, serve as a technical authority and expand our project portfolio.

Open to any of the following locations : Fort Collins, CO | Austin, TX | Rhode Island

Due to the nature of Mantel’s business, US Citizenship is required for this position. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance. Candidates with current security clearances are preferred.

Responsibilities :

• Lead and direct complex engineering and R&D initiatives as a Principal Engineer, guiding projects from ideation through advanced development
• Apply deep technical expertise to solve challenging engineering problems and develop innovative, impactful solutions
• Contribute significantly to program growth, identifying new technical opportunities and providing essential technical support for securing contracts
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to align engineering solutions with their technical needs
• Author comprehensive technical documentation, including detailed reports and proposals

What we are looking for in you :

Benefits

In addition to competitive pay, we offer :

About Mantel

Mantel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Mantel is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.