Weapon System RF/Electrical 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 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. 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.

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

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

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.