Weapon System Mechanical Engineer

Decision Technologies, Inc.•Arlington, VA

2d•$90,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical discipline
At least 3 years’ experience as a DoD systems engineer (non-IT systems) performing requirements analysis, weapon systems integration analysis, or weapon systems design
Must be eligible for a DOD Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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).
Review and provide technical comments on mechanical specifications, Technical Data Packages (TDPs), ship installation drawings (SIDs), and hardware Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
Support in-service installation planning and physical integration efforts, ensuring hardware modifications and launcher replacements during depot maintenance cycles align with combat system requirements.