Senior Weapon Systems Engineer - Navy Threat & Defense

Decision Technologies, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Decision Technologies, Inc. seeks a Senior-Level Weapon Systems Engineer to support a US Navy Weapons Engineering and Program Acquisition contract on-site in Arlington, VA.

This position requires eligibility for a DoD SECRET clearance and involves active collaboration with a diverse team of engineers and program staff. The role focuses on threat assessment, system upgrade planning, and documentation for contract execution, with emphasis on weapon performance analysis and requirements development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline is required.
• At least 15 years of experience in weapon systems engineering, threat engineering, weapon performance analysis, or requirements development.
• Eligible for DoD SECRET clearance; active clearance a plus.
• Experience with Navy terminal defense systems such as RAM/CIWS preferred.
• Experience using SIPR systems and classified networks.

Responsibilities

• Remain current on threat information and tactics for ship self-defense.
• Assist in strategic planning, including technology roadmaps and budget strategies.
• Review specifications, test plans, and contractor documentation for accuracy and feasibility.
• Develop guidelines for documenting program requirements and processes to improve program control.
• Generate documentation and plans to initiate system upgrades.
• Provide technical inputs on effectiveness, risks, and counter-threat approaches.

Skills

Weapon systems engineering

Threat engineering

Requirements development

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical discipline

Master’s Degree in a relevant technical discipline

Tools

SIPR account usage

DoD SECRET clearance process

Job description

Decision Technologies, Inc. seeks a Senior-Level Weapon Systems Engineer to support a US Navy Weapons Engineering and Program Acquisition contract on-site in Arlington, VA.

This position requires eligibility for a DoD SECRET clearance and involves active collaboration with a diverse team of engineers and program staff. The role focuses on threat assessment, system upgrade planning, and documentation for contract execution, with emphasis on weapon performance analysis and requirements development