Senior Topside Engineer

About Decision Technologies, Inc.

Decision Technologies was founded to help bridge the gap between Department of Defense and Federal Government acquisition programs and technology to help our customers optimize their decision‑making process. Over the years, our areas of expertise have expanded to include Systems Engineering, Program Management, In‑Service Engineering, Equipment Repair, Research and Development, Test and Evaluation, and Intelligence and Counterintelligence Support. Our growth and success have positioned us as a premier engineering and intelligence services provider contributing to our nation's defense. Our company culture cultivates talented problem‑solvers focused on performance with industry‑leading teamwork and responsiveness. We have established a reputation for offering superior services and solutions, proven integrity and innovation, employee engagement and development, and customer collaboration.

About the Role

Decision Technologies seeks a qualified Senior Topside Engineer to join our team in Dahlgren, VA. The position designs and develops solutions specializing in electromagnetic interference and compatibility, providing corrective actions to identify problems, recommending engineering fixes to mitigate unacceptable risks, and conducting evaluations on any new systems being placed on surface assets. A SECRET clearance is required; an interim clearance is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop solutions specializing in electromagnetic interference and compatibility.
• Identify problems and implement corrective actions.
• Recommend engineering fixes to mitigate unacceptable risks.
• Conduct evaluations on new systems being placed on surface assets.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering discipline.
• At least twelve (12) years of demonstrated knowledge and subject‑matter expertise in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or Naval Architecture.
• Seven (7) years of experience in research, development, test, engineering, or integration related to shipboard systems.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • System performance requirements
  • Ship operations (Safety, HM&E, Structural, Vulnerability, Physical clearances, Navigation, Navigation lights, Exhaust and Intakes, RADHAZ, Environmental, Shock and Vibration, Combat systems, System coverage)
  • Deck operations (Replenishment at sea, Line handling, Ordnance, Small boat operations, Man overboard, Damage Control)
  • Aviation; Aviation Signatures or EMI/EMC Compensation
• Active or interim SECRET clearance.

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

Pay

USD 140,000 per year (NSWC Dahlgren).