Weapon System RF/Electrical Engineer

Decision Technologies; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Certifications

Job summary

Decision Technologies, Inc. seeks a Low Mid-Level Weapon System RF/Electrical Engineer in Arlington, VA for a 100% on-site role. Eligible for a DoD SECRET clearance, you will contribute to RF sensor performance, radar trade-offs, data link integration, and E3/EMI safety analyses within Navy weapons programs.

The position emphasizes collaboration with diverse teams, range of RF system tasks, and support for T&E and data reviews. Limited travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical discipline.
• At least 3 years' DoD systems engineering experience (non-IT) focusing on requirements analysis or weapon systems design.
• Master's Degree in a relevant technical discipline (preferred).

Responsibilities

• RF Sensor & Radar Performance Assessment: evaluate RF sensor performance, seeker tracking, and antenna capabilities across baselines to assess detection range and target acquisition.
• Radar Trade-Offs & Link Budget Analysis: perform trade-off studies, RF propagation modeling, link budget calculations, and fade margin analyses.
• C2 & Tactical Data Link Integration: analyze RF communication uplinks, downlinks, and data links connecting shipboard C2 baselines with weapon systems.
• E3/EMI & Safety Analysis: provide analysis and mitigation for E3/EMI, assessing topside emitter interactions and safety compliance.
• Firing Policies & RF Interference: review firing policies to resolve RF interference constraints and enhance probability of kill.
• T&E, Telemetry & Augmentation: support flight test planning by defining augmentation requirements and evaluating telemetry systems.
• Technical Data & RF Spec Reviews: review ECPs, WS, TDPs, ICDs related to RF hardware modifications.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical discipline

Master's Degree in a relevant technical discipline

Job description

About Decision Technologies, Inc.

Decision Technologies was founded to help bridge the gap between Department of Defense and Federal Government acquisition programs and technology to help our customers optimize their decision-making process. Over the years, our areas of expertise have expanded to include Systems Engineering, Program Management, In-Service Engineering, Equipment Repair, Research and Development, Test and Evaluation, and Intelligence and Counterintelligence Support. Our growth and success have positioned us as a premier engineering and intelligence services provider contributing to our nation's defense.

Our company culture cultivates talented problem-solvers on focused on performance with industry-leading teamwork and responsiveness. We have established a reputation for offering superior services and solutions, proven integrity and innovation, employee engagement and development, and customer collaboration.

Bring your expertise and knowledge to our team!

We are seeking a qualified Low Mid-Level Weapon System RF/Electrical 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 RF/Electrical 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:

• RF Sensor & Radar Performance Assessment: Evaluate RF sensor performance, seeker tracking algorithms, and antenna subsystem capabilities across missile and terminal defense radar baselines to assess detection range, clutter rejection, and target acquisition against complex threat profiles.
• Radar Trade-Offs & Link Budget Analysis: Perform radar system trade-off studies, RF propagation modeling, link budget calculations, and fade margin analyses to optimize weapon system track accuracy, target designation, and fire control loop reaction times.
• C2 & Tactical Data Link Integration: Analyze and evaluate RF communication uplinks, downlinks, and tactical data links connecting shipboard Command and Control (C2/SSDS/Aegis) baselines with guided missile weapon systems to ensure robust command and telemetry transfer.
• E3, Topside Interference & Safety Analysis: Provide technical analysis and mitigation strategies for Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), assessing topside platform emitter interactions, RF receiver saturation, and HERO/HERP/HERF safety compliance across various ship classes.
• Firing Policies & RF Mutual Interference: Review and provide technical comments on fire control logic, emitter management, and weapon system firing policies to resolve RF interference constraints and enhance overall probability of kill () during multi-target/multi-missile engagements.
• T&E, Telemetry & Augmentation Support: Support missile flight test planning and execution by defining RF target augmentation requirements, evaluating telemetry (TM) systems and communication links, and analyzing post-flight RF sensor performance data to identify capability gaps.
• Technical Data & RF Specification Reviews: Review and provide actionable technical feedback on OEM Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Weapon Specifications (WS), Technical Data Packages (TDPs), and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) related to RF hardware modifications, seeker updates, and electronic protection (EP) enhancements.

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.