AESA Radar Engineer

Decision Technologies, Inc.; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Short and Long-Term Disability

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Decision Technologies, Inc. is seeking an AESA Radar Engineer in Pascagoula, MS, to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center. This role involves overseeing radar engineering efforts, including development, testing, and fielding of radar systems. Candidates should hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and possess an Active Secret Security Clearance. A competitive salary range of $115,000 - $145,000 per year is offered, along with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Practical experience with engineering design and systems analysis for radar.
• Experience in design requirements and testing of AESA radar systems.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate system design for maintenance and supportability.
• Conduct land‑based and underway testing and analysis.
• Develop technical documentation for system changes.

Skills

Engineering design

AESA radar systems

Technical documentation

Data analysis

Communication skills

MS Office applications

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, mathematics, or physics

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Join Decision Technologies, Inc., a leading technical support services and engineering consultancy. We specialize in RF Systems and Missile Sensors, production transition, quality and reliability assessment, test and evaluation, and logistics support. We seek a qualified AESA Radar Engineer to provide exceptional support and leadership in our core competencies.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including 401(k), Flexible Spending Accounts, Short and Long‑Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.

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 of the AN/SPY-6(V) Family of Radars programs. The candidate will serve as the ISEA’s Subject Matter Expert for the radar during development, ship integration, and fielding on all applicable ship classes, and will sometimes perform direct fleet support, including maintenance documentation and troubleshooting onboard.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Work directly with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to evaluate system design for performance, maintenance, and supportability, and provide engineering recommendations for radar modifications/upgrades.
• Perform system engineering functions for development and fielding.
• Support engineering efforts related to design, testing, and analysis of modifications and support fleet introduction of new capabilities.
• Conduct 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).
• Support technical documentation development and modifications resulting from 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

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

Desired Qualifications and Skills

• Familiarity with 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 for ship visits, test events, and programmatic meetings.

Pay Range

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

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. 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.