Radar Combat Systems Engineer (Mid Senior Level)

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Position Summary

Mid- to Senior-Level Radar and Combat Systems Engineer to support mission-critical engineering activities at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division in Dahlgren Virginia. The successful candidate will apply expertise in the AN/SPY radar family Mk 99 Fire Control System radar signal processing and Aegis Weapon System integration to support system analysis modeling integration testing and performance evaluation.

The engineer will work with government and industry teams to assess radar and fire-control performance analyze test and operational data investigate system anomalies and develop technically sound recommendations for complex air and missile defense challenges. This position requires an understanding of radar principles and the ability to evaluate how sensors fire-control systems weapons and combat-system elements operate together throughout an engagement.

As one of P17s foundational NAVSEA team members the selected candidate will have the opportunity to make an immediate technical impact work directly with company leadership and help shape P17s growing radar and combat-systems engineering presence at Dahlgren.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze AN/SPY radar performance including detection tracking discrimination resource management and engagement-support functions.
• Support engineering activities involving AN/SPY-1 AN/SPY-6 AN/SPY-7 or related phased-array radar technologies.
• Evaluate Mk 99 Fire Control System and AN/SPG-62 illuminator performance in support of Standard Missile engagements.
• Analyze radar signal-processing functions such as detection filtering pulse compression Doppler processing clutter suppression beamforming track formation and electronic protection.
• Assess interfaces and data flows among radar command-and-decision weapon-control fire-control and missile systems.
• Develop models simulations algorithms or analytical tools to evaluate system behavior and performance.
• Analyze recorded test exercise laboratory and fleet data to identify performance trends anomalies and root causes.
• Support system integration verification validation and formal test events in laboratory land-based and operational environments.
• Define test objectives success criteria data requirements and analysis methods.
• Investigate discrepancies involving sensor measurements track quality engagement timelines interfaces or system-level performance.
• Prepare technical reports briefings test documentation engineering assessments and recommendations for government stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Navy engineers warfare-center personnel fleet representatives laboratories and industry partners.
• Provide technical mentorship and help develop P17s radar combat-systems and signal-processing capabilities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering computer engineering systems engineering physics mathematics computer science or a related technical field.
• Mid to Senior level experience
  • 5 years of relevant engineering experience; senior candidates should generally possess ten or more years.
• Active DoD security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain the clearance required for the position.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Radar systems
  • Aegis Weapon System
  • Naval fire-control systems
  • Missile-defense systems
  • Digital signal processing
  • Sensor integration
  • Combat-system test and evaluation
• Working knowledge of radar fundamentals including waveform processing detection tracking clutter electronic beam steering signal-to-noise considerations and measurement accuracy.
• Ability to analyze complex technical problems and communicate conclusions clearly to engineering and program stakeholders.
• Experience producing professional technical reports analyses presentations or test documentation.
• US. citizenship required; At this time P17 Solutions cannot provide sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in a relevant technical discipline.
• Direct experience with AN/SPY-1 AN/SPY-6 AN/SPY-7 Mk 99 FCS AN/SPG-62 Standard Missile or another Aegis element.
• Experience with phased-array radar including PESA or AESA architectures.
• Knowledge of Aegis command-and-decision weapon-control fire-control or track-management functions.
• Experience analyzing radar or combat-system data from laboratory developmental operational or fleet test events.
• Familiarity with integrated air and missile defense ballistic-missile defense anti-air warfare or naval surface warfare.
• Experience with MATLAB Python C or comparable analytical and modeling tools.
• Familiarity with digital signal-processing techniques algorithm development statistical analysis or data visualization.
• Experience with requirements analysis interface-control documentation verification and validation or model-based systems engineering.
• Experience supporting NAVSEA the Missile Defense Agency a Naval Warfare Center or another DoD engineering organization.
• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance as applicable to the assigned work.

Work Environment

• Full-time (remote) OR
• Full-time onsite in Dahlgren VA.
  • Must reside within 90-mile radius; no relocation assistance

Travel may exceed 30%

Citizenship and Security Clearance: Candidates must be 18 years of age and a US citizen. Proof of eligibility and verification is a must. P17 Solutions does not provide sponsorship at this time.

Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment candidates will undergo a Government investigation. Candidate must meet eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain clearance needed for the position. Verification of past employment education and references is also required.

Relocation: N/A

Work Environment

• Full-time position
• Remote / Hybrid eligible for those who currently reside in the Atlantic City Region NJ Washington DC or Oklahoma City OK.
• You may be disqualified if you do not reside in the Atlantic City Region NJ Washington DC or Oklahoma City OK area.
• Collaboration with team members or stakeholders may require standing or moving between workstations as needed.
• Extended and prolonged periods of computer use
• Travel over 50%

Compensation & Benefits

At P17 Solutions we are dedicated to investing in the success and well-being of our employees. We offer a competitive compensation salary and a benefits package designed to support you both personally and professionally. The salary range provided is a general guideline and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of compensation. Actual salary shall be commensurate with experience qualifications certifications locality clearance level and contract requirements. NOTE: ** In compliance with local laws P17 Solutions LLC presents this reasonable compensation range as a guideline for roles in California Colorado New York or Washington D.C.

Full-time employees are eligible for comprehensive health dental and vision coverage life insurance a 401(k) retirement plan educational assistance generous leave policies 11 paid holidays and any additional paid leave required by law.

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P17 Solutions is committed to equal employment opportunity based on merit qualifications and ability. All employment decisions - including hiring promotion compensation training discipline and termination - are made without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state and local law.

P17 Solutions does not operate employment programs policies or practices that grant preference based on race sex or any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are made on the basis of individual merit qualifications and business need.

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Consistent with Executive Order 14173 (Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity) and the U.S. Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) final rules rescinding the regulatory framework implementing former Executive Order 11246 P17 Solutions does not maintain written affirmative action programs based on race or sex and does not engage in workforce balancing demographic hiring goals or diversity-based quotas of any kind.

P17 Solutions continues to meet its nondiscrimination reasonable accommodation outreach and recordkeeping obligations under Section 503 and VEVRAA to the extent those obligations remain in effect under current OFCCP regulations.

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Reasonable Accommodation

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Required Experience:

Senior IC