Senior Hardware Engineer

Decision Technologies, Inc.•Washington, DC

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Work for a dynamic company specializing in technical support services and engineering solutions. Decision Technologies Inc. has extensive experience supporting NAVSEA, including the program offices and warfare centers. We match our capabilities to the needs of our customers. Join an experienced team that provides exceptional support and leadership in our core competencies. Decision Technologies offers employees a competitive salary and benefits package, 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Short and Long-Term Disability. As a growing company, we provide advancement opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement. We are seeking an experienced Senior Hardware Engineer (RFE3) to support a large support services contract with the Naval Sea Systems Command. Position Description: You will provide support to the Program and Deputy Program Manager of a 200-person, contractor team that includes subcontractor personnel. Work location and telework: The primary government worksite is the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, DC. Contractors should expect to work on-site at the Navy Yard or nearby office locations up to five (5) days per week. Limited telework may be available with customer approval and may be adjusted over time based on mission needs and established working relationships.

Requirements

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Candidates must meet one of the following education and experience combinations:
A high school diploma or GED with twenty (20) years of relevant experience in Surface Radars, Electronic Warfare, EO/IR, Decoys, and/or Laser hardware development, production, and/or testing.
A bachelor’s degree in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline with fifteen (15) years of relevant experience in Surface Radars, Electronic Warfare, EO/IR, Decoys, and/or Laser hardware development, production, and/or testing.
A master’s degree in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline with ten (10) years of relevant experience in Surface Radars, Electronic Warfare, EO/IR, Decoys, and/or Laser hardware development, production, and/or testing.

Nice To Haves

Active Secret Clearance
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Demonstrated knowledge of Navy/DOD policy and guidance
System/subsystem design
Manufacturing processes, including specialized knowledge of RF components (radar/EW), electro-optic/IR focal planes (EO/IR), or High-powered Pulsed Laser sources and directors (Lasers)
Product development and test
Government test, inspection, and witness standards and execution of qualification testing and production acceptance
Ship Integration requirements, standards, documentation, and processes
Hardware ECPs, Field changes, ORDALT/SHIPALT processes, procedures, and shipyard/waterfront operations
CDRL management and technical reviews
Criteria and assessments of Waivers, Deviations, and Variances
Specialized experience: No other specialized experience required

Responsibilities

Hardware Engineers research, design, develop, and test computer systems and components such as processors, circuit boards, and memory devices.
They develop technical schematics, support and oversee manufacturing processes, and enhance equipment to improve performance, speed, and power efficiency.
Working primarily in laboratory environments, they collaborate closely with software teams to ensure seamless hardware and software integration.
This role requires strong expertise in electronics, programming, troubleshooting, and debugging.
Radio Frequency (RF) Engineers perform systems and system-of-systems (SoS) design, testing, integration, implementation, technical reviews, and certification activities to ensure operational performance and compliance with requirements.
Conduct data analyses, to include interpreting and summarizing results
Design, develop, test, evaluate, and sustain various Radio Frequency (RF) and Tactical Data Link (TDL) communication systems
Develop technical documentation such as test plans and reports
Apply a full range of disciplines pertinent to communication systems capabilities such as requirements analysis, systems engineering, interface design, logistics, training, reliability and maintainability, human factors, and T&E to complete assigned duties
Leverage principles such as communications theory, modulation systems, engineering design, testing, and system-level communications (e.g. link budgets and modulation schemes and end-to-end RF product development) to complete assigned duties