Combat Systems Radar Engineer

Actalent; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

HSA/Health Spending Account

Transit benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Combat Systems Radar Engineer for a full-time, on-site role in Dahlgren, VA supporting a US Navy program. The ideal candidate will contribute expertise in radar integration, ship design, and combat system upgrades, with a focus on C2, EW, SSDS, and Excoms.

Eligible for security clearance is preferred; travel up to 10% may be required. Responsibilities include reviewing ship integration plans, performing SCD/SCD reviews, and coordinating LARs with engineers and technicians.

Qualifications

• Experience in ship integration and combat systems.
• Familiarity with naval radar blocks and wiring.
• Ability to read and interpret system diagrams and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate as part of a team of engineers, technicians, and support personnel to provide ship integration services that address 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.

Skills

Combat Systems Integration

System Engineering

Team Collaboration

Technical Documentation

Tools

AutoCAD

SPY-6

Job description

Job Title: Combat Systems Radar Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Combat Systems Radar Engineer to join our team in Dahlgren, VA. This full-time position is part of our support for a US Navy Program, requiring extensive Combat System Integration expertise. The engineer will contribute technical expertise to ensure the seamless integration of radar systems into US Navy ships.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate as part of a team of engineers, technicians, and support personnel to provide ship integration services that address 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.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years experience as either a Fire Control Technician (FC) or Electronic Technician (ET) or 5 years’ experience in the field of 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).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 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 areas: 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.
• Must be eligible to obtain a US security clearance, with a current Secret Clearance being a plus.
• A US passport is a plus for potential travel, which may be required up to 10%.

Work Environment

This position is full-time and on-site in Dahlgren, VA. The role involves working on non-AEGIS ships, including amphibious submersibles and Aircraft Carriers, ensuring our nation's warfighter continues to stay safe and on track with overhaul. The company has a longstanding relationship with the Navy, offering an opportunity to work with advanced technologies in a professional and supportive environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dahlgren, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dahlgren,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.