AESA Radar Engineer

Join a dynamic company, Decision Technologies, Inc., that specializes in technical support services and engineering consultancy. We have extensive experience developing RF Systems and Missile Sensors, production transition, quality and reliability assessment, test and evaluation, and logistics support. At Decision Technologies, we believe in matching our capabilities to the needs of our customers, and we are looking for a qualified Radar Engineer to join our experienced team. Your role will be integral to providing exceptional support and leadership in our core competencies.


At Decision Technologies, we value our employees and offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Short and Long-Term Disability. As a growing company, we are committed to providing advancement opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement, ensuring our employees have the support they need to thrive in their careers.


We seek qualified AESA Radar Engineers to join our team, with the option to work in Virginia Beach, VA ., Port Hueneme, CA., or Pascagoula, MS.

Position Description:

The candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA), providing radar engineering for the development, testing, evaluation, manufacturing, fielding, and supportability for the AN/SPY-6(V) Family of Radars programs. They will be the ISEA's Subject Matter Expert for the radar as part of the development, ship integration, and fielding of the radar in all applicable ship classes. The candidate's contributions will be instrumental in the introduction and evaluation of new functions and capabilities into the fleet, and they will sometimes perform direct fleet support, documenting results of maintenance, troubleshooting, and problem-resolution actions accomplished while onboard.


MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Work directly with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), evaluating system design for performance, maintenance, and supportability; and providing engineering evaluation and recommendations for the development of radar modifications/upgrades and providing engineering oversight on behalf of the Navy customer
• Perform System Engineering functions for system development and fielding
• Support engineering efforts related to design, testing, and analysis of modifications and support fleet introduction of new capabilities
• Perform land-based and underway testing and analysis of radar system performance and provide hands-on training for shipboard maintenance technicians and operators
• Assist in the development of Ship Installation Drawings (SIDs) and Ship Alteration Records (SAR), which reflect system installation plans and configurations
• Support technical documentation development and modifications required as a result of system changes and improvements
• Assist in ship integration planning and combat system interface development and testing
• Perform post-installation System Operational Verification Test (SOVT)

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, mathematics, or physics
• Practical experience in performing engineering design, test and evaluation, and supportability analysis for any of the following systems: Dual Band Radar (DBR), SPY-1/6/7, THAAD/TYP-2, Sea-Based X-Band Radar (SBX), SPQ-11, TPY-4, LTAMDS, G/ATOR, Sentinel A4
• Practical experience in design requirements, technical documentation development, fielding, and testing of AESA radar systems
• Experience in test and evaluation and data analysis for AESA radar systems
• Experience with the development of technical documentation, technical reports, and documenting engineering activities.
• Practical experience with Navy weapon system development under the DoD Acquisition Process of DOD Directive 5000.01
• Working knowledge of Change Requests & Engineering Change Proposals.
• Familiarity with Reliability Engineering, Supply Support, Manning, Training, Configuration Management, and Test Equipment
• High-quality interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills
• Personal computer skills (competent with MS Office applications

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

• Familiarity with the use of MATLAB for system modeling
• Familiarity with US Navy radar installation processes
• Familiarity with US Navy underway operations

Travel Requirements:

• Availability to travel up to 30% during a calendar year to support ship visits, test events, and programmatic meetings

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, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements.

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.

The pay range for this role is:

115,000 - 145,000 USD per year (NSWC PH VB Det)