Weapon Systems Engineer

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.

About the role

The selectee will perform as the Decision Technologies Weapon Systems Engineer for a US Navy Weapons Engineering and Program Acquisition Support contract. This position is 100% on-site in Arlington, VA and is not eligible for hybrid or remote work. You must be eligible for a DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Remain current on threat information and potential tactics for ship self-defense
• Assist in strategic and programmatic planning, including development of technology roadmaps, budget strategies, future upgrade evolutions, and program infrastructure plans
• Review and provide technical comments for specifications, program plans, test plans, contractor documentation, work plans, failure diagnoses, and proposals
• Develop guidelines for documenting and managing program requirements, establishing goals and objectives, and establishing processes and procedures to enhance overall program control and execution
• Assist in the generation of documentation, schedules, plans, and other documentation required to initiate system upgrades
• Provide technical inputs in the areas of effectiveness, risks, and programmatic planning when reviewing potential avenues for countering new threats

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical discipline
• At least 15 years’ experience performing weapon systems engineering, threat engineering, weapon performance analysis, and/or weapon capability planning and requirements development

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a relevant technical discipline
• Direct experience with systems engineering for specific Navy terminal defense systems such as RAM and CIWS
• An active DoD SECRET clearance
• Prior SIPR account and experience using SIPR systems
• 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

Limited travel requirements.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $120,000 - $150,000 USD per year.

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