Combat Systems Radar Engineer

Actalent; Virginia (IL); 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

Job summary

Actalent in Dahlgren, VA seeks a Combat Systems Radar Engineer for a contract-to-hire role on a US Navy program. The engineer will apply advanced integration techniques to ensure radar systems are installed, tested and maintained on ships, supporting a critical naval initiative.

Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years in Fire Control/Electronic Technician roles or ship design/integration, familiarity with Combat System wiring, and experience in C2, EW, SSDS or Excoms.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in Fire Control/Electronic Technician or ship design/integration.
• Familiarity with Combat System block wiring and line diagrams.
• Experience in C2, EW, SSDS or Excoms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in ship integration services for design, installation, test and maintenance of USN Combat Systems.
• Review ship upgrade plans and Ship Change Documents; comment on potential impacts.
• Generate and review Ship Change Documents and integration/engineering documentation.
• Identify conjunctive alteration impacts with other ship systems.
• Contribute to program reviews, conferences and meetings.
• Document existing compartment arrangements and system configurations.

Skills

5+ yrs exp

Combat systems knowledge

System integration

C2 / EW / SSDS

Tools

AutoCAD

Ship drawing tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Combat Systems Radar Engineer

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.

• 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.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing&re