Senior Engineer

Company Overview

Join a forward-thinking organization specializing in technical support services and engineering consultancy. With extensive expertise in RF systems and missile sensors development, our company delivers exceptional support across quality assurance, test and evaluation, logistics, and system engineering. Be part of a dedicated team committed to innovation and excellence in engineering solutions.

We are seeking a qualified Senior Engineer in Arlington, VA. This position is not eligible for hybrid or remote work situations. This is a 100% on-site, in-office position.

Position Description:

The selectee will perform as the Decision Technologies Senior Engineer for a US Navy Weapons Engineering and Program Acquisition Support contract.

YOU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE DOD SECRET CLEARANCE / TOP SECRET PREFERRED

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Innovation

• Support the IWS 11 Technical Director in developing, defining, and maintaining the overall strategic technology roadmap for the program office to address Fleet gaps and counter evolving threats.
• Assess new weapon system technologies and evaluate current fielded systems against new and projected threat capabilities to help develop updated tactics and concepts of operations.
• Support the development of emerging solutions to Fleet problems through the application of novel weapon systems and Naval Science & Technology (S&T) initiatives.

Systems Engineering & Integration

• Provide systems engineering support for design, development, production, and in-service activities, including system analysis, combat system integration, modeling and simulation (M&S), and requirements maintenance.
• Provide technical inputs in RF and electromagnetic effects, including the rigorous review and analysis of plans, schedules, tests, test results, and data packages.
• Participate in program and technical review meetings related to combat and weapon system integration, cybersecurity, and overall weapon system effectiveness.

Digital Transformation & Program Reporting

• Assist in managing digital efforts across the portfolio, encompassing Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Model-Based Product Support (MBPS), and the development of an overarching digital thread / digital twin to support system development.
• Prepare technical documentation, senior-level briefings, and other reporting requirements to effectively communicate strategic initiatives, system performance, and capability improvements to internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a science, engineering, technology, or math discipline
• 10 years’ total experience with engineering US Navy platforms or weapon systems

Desired Qualifications

• Degree area is in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering or other technical area directly relevant to radar engineering, electromagnetic effects and interference, communication engineering, or electromagnetic passive sensing
• Direct experience with engineering support for specific Navy terminal defense systems such as RAM and CIWS.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), digital engineering principles, and MBSE tools/frameworks (e.g., Cameo, DoDAF, etc.)
• Ability to work effectively with team members and subcontractors from various technical, acquisition, and administrative disciplines
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
• Ability to develop and deliver coherent and concise customer presentations

Travel Requirements:

Limited travel requirements (<10%)

Compensation:

Compensation at Decision Technologies, Inc. is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent Care & Commuter)
• Company paid Short-Term, Long-Term, Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Certifications

Decision Technologies, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Pay: $150,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Prescription drug insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have 10 years of engineering experience with US Navy platforms or weapon systems?
• Have you provided engineering support for RAM, CIWS, or other terminal defense systems?
• Do you have at least 10 years of relevant engineering experience?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $150,000 - $180,000