Weapon System Mechanical Engineer

Decision Technologies, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Decision Technologies, Inc. is seeking a qualified Low Mid-Level Weapon System Mechanical Engineer in Arlington, VA.

This on-site role requires eligibility for a DoD SECRET clearance and focuses on hardware design, integration, and liaison with Navy stakeholders. The engineer will lead mechanical and systems engineering for terminal defense weapon systems, drive environmental qualification, and support cost-performance analyses to ensure competitive government pricing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
• At least 3 years of DoD systems engineering experience (non-IT).
• Eligible for DoD SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical and systems engineering for naval weapon systems, ensuring hardware outputs meet Navy specs.
• Drive hardware shock qualification and environmental testing across ship classes.
• Analyze cost and performance data to support Should Cost analyses and pricing for government contracts.
• Serve as liaison between OEMs and Navy stakeholders and lead TIMs.
• Review technical data packages, ship installation drawings, and ECPs for hardware modifications.
• Support in-service installation planning and depot maintenance alignment with system requirements.

Skills

DoD systems engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Master’s degree (desired)

Job description

We are seeking a qualified Low Mid-Level Weapon System Mechanical 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 Mechanical 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:

• Hardware Design & Integration: Lead mechanical and systems engineering efforts for advanced terminal defense weapon systems, conducting hands-on design reviews, addressing technical challenges, and ensuring physical hardware outputs meet Navy specifications.
• Environmental & Shock Qualification: Drive hardware shock qualification, environmental testing, and performance assessments for critical systems. Interpret requirements, review technical analyses, and verify physical conformance for deployment across multiple ship classes.
• Cost-Performance Analysis: Analyze historical cost and performance data for hardware and sensor programs to build data-driven estimates. Support OEM proposal evaluations, material cost negotiations, and Should Cost analyses to ensure competitive pricing for the government.
• Stakeholder & Contractor Liaison: Serve as the primary engineering liaison between OEM contractors and Navy stakeholders, translating mechanical project requirements into actionable objectives and leading Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs).
• Technical Data & Specifications: Review and provide technical comments on mechanical specifications, Technical Data Packages (TDPs), ship installation drawings (SIDs), and hardware Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
• Installation & Modernization Support: Support in-service installation planning and physical integration efforts, ensuring hardware modifications and launcher replacements during depot maintenance cycles align with combat system requirements.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical discipline
• Low Mid: At least 3 years’ experience as a DoD systems engineer (non-IT systems) performing requirements analysis, weapon systems integration analysis, or weapon systems design

Desired Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s Degree in a relevant technical discipline
• Direct experience with systems engineering for specific Navy terminal defense systems such as RAM and CIWS.
• An active DoD SECRET clearance
• Prior SIPR account and experience using SIPR systems
• 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.