Combat Systems Radar Engineer/ Technician

We are seeking a skilled Combat Systems Radar Engineer to join our team in Dahlgren, VA, supporting a US Navy Program with extensive Combat System Integration expertise.

About the role

This full-time, on-site position involves contributing technical expertise to ensure the seamless integration of radar systems into US Navy ships. The role focuses on non-AEGIS ships, including amphibious submersibles and Aircraft Carriers, supporting overhaul efforts to maintain warfighter readiness. The company has a longstanding relationship with the Navy, offering opportunities to work with advanced technologies in a professional and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate as part of a team of engineers, technicians, and support personnel to provide ship integration services addressing the physical design, installation, test, and maintenance of USN Combat Systems.
• Perform technical reviews of planned ship upgrades, coordinate Ship Integration Liaison Action Records (LARs), and provide written comments on potential system and ship integration/installation issues/impacts.
• Generate and perform technical reviews of integration/engineering Ship Change Documents (SCDs).
• Review Combat System changes to identify possible conjunctive alteration impacts with other ship systems.
• Participate in assessment events related to integration and testing of ship systems.
• Conduct ship checks to document existing compartment arrangements and system configurations.
• Participate in program reviews, phone conferences, working groups, and other meetings as required.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as either a Fire Control Technician (FC) or Electronic Technician (ET), or 5 years’ experience in ship design or integration.
• Familiarization with Combat System block wiring and line diagrams.
• Specific experience in one or more of the following areas: Command and Control (C2), Electronic Warfare (EW), Ship Self Defense System (SSDS), or Exterior Communication Systems (Excoms).
• Must be eligible to obtain a US security clearance; a current Secret Clearance is a plus.

Skills

• Experience with Ship Installation Drawings, Technical Reviews, and Ship Change Documents.
• Knowledge of Navy Radars, with SPY6 preferred.
• Familiarity with US Navy Ship Specification documents.
• Specific experience in one or more of the following: AN/SPS-73(V)18 NGSSR, SPQ-9B, EASR AN/SPY-6(V), INTERROGATOR SET AN/UPX-45(C) IFF, AutoCAD, and troubleshooting.
• Recent and verifiable experience supporting Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) ship integration efforts is preferred.
• A US passport is a plus for potential travel, which may be required up to 10%.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $45.00/hr. Individual compensation within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)

Schedule

This is a full-time, on-site position in Dahlgren, VA. The role is structured as a Contract to Hire opportunity.