Junior RF/Electrical Engineer

Decision Technologies, Inc.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

EAP

FSAs (Medical, Dep Care & Commuter)

Insurance (Life/AD&D)

401(k) match

Tuition Reimbursement

Certifications

Job summary

Decision Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Junior RF/Electrical Engineer to join our on-site team in Arlington, VA. The role requires eligibility for a DoD SECRET clearance and focuses on RF sensor performance, radar systems, and integration with shipboard C2 and data links.

You will analyze RF sensor performance, support radar trade studies, E3/EMI safety, data link interfaces, and assist with test planning and data reviews. This is a full-time, in-office position with travel limited to <10% and a strong emphasis on teamwork and concise technical communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline.
• Active DoD SECRET clearance (DESIRED).
• Ability to work 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.

Responsibilities

• RF sensor performance assessment and radar performance evaluation.
• Radar system trade-off studies, RF propagation modeling, link budget calculations, and fade margin analyses.
• Analyze C2 and tactical data links for shipboard integration with weapon systems.
• Provide E3/ EMI safety analysis and mitigation strategies.
• Review firing policies to resolve RF interference constraints and improve kill probability.
• Support T&E, telemetry, and augmentation for flight tests and data analysis.
• Review technical data packages and ICDs related to RF hardware modifications.

Skills

RF engineering

Radar systems

Systems integration

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical discipline

Job description

We are seeking a qualified Junior RF/Electrical Engineer in Arlington, VA. This position is not eligible for hybrid or remote work situations. This is a 100% on-site, in-office position.

YOU MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR A DOD SECRET CLEARANCE

Position Description:

The selectee will perform as the Decision Technologies Weapon System RF/Electrical Engineer for a US Navy Weapons Engineering and Program Acquisition Support contract. In the accomplishment of this task, the selectee will be directly responsible for the following:

• RF Sensor & Radar Performance Assessment: Evaluate RF sensor performance, seeker tracking algorithms, and antenna subsystem capabilities across missile and terminal defense radar baselines to assess detection range, clutter rejection, and target acquisition against complex threat profiles.
• Radar Trade-Offs & Link Budget Analysis: Perform radar system trade-off studies, RF propagation modeling, link budget calculations, and fade margin analyses to optimize weapon system track accuracy, target designation, and fire control loop reaction times.
• C2 & Tactical Data Link Integration: Analyze and evaluate RF communication uplinks, downlinks, and tactical data links connecting shipboard Command and Control (C2/SSDS/Aegis) baselines with guided missile weapon systems to ensure robust command and telemetry transfer.
• E3, Topside Interference & Safety Analysis: Provide technical analysis and mitigation strategies for Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), assessing topside platform emitter interactions, RF receiver saturation, and HERO/HERP/HERF safety compliance across various ship classes.
• Firing Policies & RF Mutual Interference: Review and provide technical comments on fire control logic, emitter management, and weapon system firing policies to resolve RF interference constraints and enhance overall probability of kill () during multi-target/multi-missile engagements.
• T&E, Telemetry & Augmentation Support: Support missile flight test planning and execution by defining RF target augmentation requirements, evaluating telemetry (TM) systems and communication links, and analyzing post-flight RF sensor performance data to identify capability gaps.
• Technical Data & RF Specification Reviews: Review and provide actionable technical feedback on OEM Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Weapon Specifications (WS), Technical Data Packages (TDPs), and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) related to RF hardware modifications, seeker updates, and electronic protection (EP) enhancements.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical discipline

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

• Exposure to systems engineering for specific Navy terminal defense systems such as RAM and CIWS.
• An active DoD SECRET clearance
• 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 Requirements:

Limited travel requirements (<10%)

Compensation:

Compensation at Decision Technologies, Inc. is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience; as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Employee 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

Decision Technologies, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity that 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, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.