Senior Equipment/Electronics Systems Engineer

VTG Defense; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 94,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense seeks a Senior Equipment and Electronics Systems Engineer to lead hardware configuration management, installation engineering, CSSQT execution, and waterfront technical support for the AN/SQQ-89(V) USW Systems program in Bath, ME; Hampton Roads, VA; and Pascagoula, MS.

You will serve as technical authority on ICD/SID development, SHIPALT planning, INCO execution, and MIL-D-23140D compliance, with 15+ years in surface ship electronics and DoD SECRET clearance.

Qualifications

• DoD SECRET clearance required and maintained.
• 15+ years in surface ship electronics systems engineering or hardware installation.
• Direct experience with ICD/SID development, SHIPALT planning, and INCO execution on DDG or CG ships.
• Familiarity with MIL-D-23140D, NAVSEA SHIPALT processes, and ship alteration docs.
• CSSQT or sea trial participation as hardware tech rep preferred.
• Associate's degree in electronics, electrical engineering technology, or related field required; Bachelor's preferred.
• AN/SQQ-89 hardware installation or maintenance experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware configuration review, EC kit inspection, and IDAP interoperability testing.
• Serve as technical authority for obsolescence analysis and MAM design validation.
• Develop and maintain ICDs per MIL-D-23140D.
• Lead SID desktop review and validation; report SID status at IRRs.
• Lead availability planning and NDE workflow entry per fielding plan.
• Develop and maintain test plans and INCO test procedures.
• Serve as technical authority during CSSQT at-sea events for hardware fault isolation and system verification.
• Coordinate EC installation execution and maintain SHIPALT status tracking.
• Support ship construction ATT/AEGIS Test Team engagement at Bath, ME and Pascagoula, MS yards.
• Lead space close-out inspections at End of Availability and coordinate space return to ship's force.

Skills

DoD SECRET clearance

15+ years experience

ICD/SID development

SHIPALT planning

INCO execution

MIL-D-23140D knowledge

AN/SQQ-89 hardware install

Education

Associate's degree in electronics or related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

VTG is seeking Senior Equipment and Electronics Systems Engineers to lead hardware configuration management, installation engineering, CSSQT execution, and waterfront technical support for the AN/SQQ-89(V) USW Systems Lifecycle Support program in Hampton Roads, VA, Bath, ME, and Pascagoula, MS. These positions serve as technical authorities for all hardware‑side functions including EC kit review, INCO planning, and shipboard SHIPALT execution oversight.

What will you do?

• Lead hardware configuration review, EC kit inspection, and IDAP interoperability testing
• Serve as technical authority for obsolescence analysis and MAM design validation
• Develop and maintain Installation Control Drawings (ICDs) per MIL-D-23140D
• Lead SID desktop review and validation; provide SID status reporting at IRRs
• Lead availability planning and NDE workflow entry per Attachment J-3 fielding plan
• Develop and maintain test plans and INCO test procedures
• Serve as technical authority during CSSQT at‑sea events for hardware‑side fault isolation and system verification
• Coordinate EC installation execution and maintain SHIPALT status tracking
• Support ship construction ATT/AEGIS Test Team engagement at Bath, ME and Pascagoula, MS shipyards
• Lead space close‑out inspections at End of Availability (EOA) and coordinate space return to ship's force

Do you have what it takes?

• Must have and maintain a DoD SECRET clearance
• 15+ years of surface ship electronics systems engineering or hardware installation experience
• Direct experience with ICD/SID development, SHIPALT planning, and INCO execution on DDG or CG class ships
• Familiarity with MIL-D-23140D, NAVSEA SHIPALT processes, and ship alteration documentation
• CSSQT or sea trial participation as hardware technical representative preferred
• Associate's degree in electronics, electrical engineering technology, or related field required; Bachelor's preferred
• AN/SQQ-89 hardware installation or maintenance experience strongly preferred

*Position contingent upon contract award*

VTG's estimated starting pay range is $94,000-$178,000 which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.