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Astrion · 3 months ago

SPY-6 Radar Engineer

United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Astrion is seeking a Radar Engineer to join their team, offering the opportunity to work remotely or in Virginia Beach, VA. The role involves supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center with radar engineering for the SPY-6 and Next Generation Surface Search Radar programs, including system design evaluation, testing, and fleet support.

ManufacturingSpace Travel

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work directly with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), evaluating system design for performance, maintenance, and supportability; and providing engineering evaluation and recommendations for the development of radar modifications/upgrades and providing engineering oversight on behalf of the Navy customer

Perform System Engineering functions for system development and fielding

Support engineering efforts related to design, testing, and analysis of modifications and support fleet introduction of new capabilities

Perform land-based and underway testing and analysis of radar system performance and provide hands-on training for shipboard maintenance technicians and operators

Assist in the development of Ship Installation Drawings (SIDs) and Ship Alteration Records (SAR), which reflect system installation plans and configurations

Support technical documentation development and modifications required as a result of system changes and improvements

Assist in ship integration planning and combat system interface development and testing

Perform post-installation System Operational Verification Test (SOVT)

Qualification

Radar EngineeringDoD ExperienceEngineering DesignTechnical DocumentationMATLABNavy Radar SystemsReliability EngineeringMS OfficeInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Current active Secret Clearance

Possesses the advanced knowledge, experience, and recognized ability to be considered highly skilled in their technical / professional field

Possesses the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and journeyman contractor personnel within the technical / professional discipline

Demonstrates advanced knowledge of their technical / professional discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures and practices in their area of expertise

Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field and ten years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five years of which must be in the DoD

OR bachelor's degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, mathematics, or physics

Practical experience in performing engineering design, test and evaluation, and supportability analysis for shipboard air and/or surface search radar systems (e.g., SPY-1, SPS-48, SPS-49, SPS-67, SPS-73)

Practical experience in design requirements, technical documentation development, fielding, and testing of Navy radar systems

Experience in test and evaluation and data analysis for Navy radar systems

Experience with the development of technical documentation, technical reports, and documenting engineering activities

Practical experience with Navy weapon system development under the DoD Acquisition Process of DOD Directive 5000.01

Working knowledge of Change Requests & Engineering Change Proposals

Familiarity with Reliability Engineering, Supply Support, Manning, Training, Configuration Management, and Test Equipment

High-quality interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills

Personal computer skills (competent with MS Office applications)