Senior Equipment/Electronics Systems Engineer

VTG Defense; Chantilly (VA); 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, and CSSQT execution for the AN/SQQ-89(V) USW Systems Lifecycle Support program across Hampton Roads, VA, Bath, ME, and Pascagoula, MS. You will act as the technical authority for hardware-side functions and oversee INCO planning and SHIPALT execution.

Candidates must have a DoD SECRET clearance and 15+ years of surface ship electronics systems engineering or

Qualifications

• DoD SECRET clearance required and maintained.
• 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.
• Associate’s degree in electronics, electrical engineering technology, or related field required; Bachelor's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware configuration review and EC kit inspection.
• Act 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 fielding plan.
• Develop and maintain test plans and INCO test procedures.
• Serve as technical authority during CSSQT at-sea events for hardware fault isolation.
• Coordinate EC installation execution and SHIPALT status tracking.
• Support ship construction ATT/AEGIS Test Team engagements at Bath, ME and Pascagoula, MS shipyards.
• Lead space close-out inspections at End of Availability (EOA) and coordinate space return.

Skills

DoD SECRET clearance

Surface ship electronics

Hardware installation

ICD/SID development

SHIPALT planning

INCO execution

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 preferredAssociate'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.