Senior Naval Equipment & Electronics Systems Engineer

Vosper Thornycroft Group; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 94,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• DoD SECRET clearance required.
• 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; 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 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.

Skills

DoD SECRET clearance

15+ years of surface ship electronics

ICD/SID/SHIPALT experience

Education

Associate's degree in electronics / electrical engineering technology

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

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.