Electrical Engineer III

Position Summary

The Electrical Engineer provides technical and engineering support services for Air Combat Electronics program office at NAVAIR (PMA-209). Candidates should have experience with software designed radios with Embedded COMSEC, anti-jam, and SATCOM waveforms. Work products include review of ECPs / CDRL documents. Draft technical white papers and platform integration plans. Test ARC-210 radios capabilities provided with Collins radio and RCU software releases.

Responsibilities

Engineering and Development:

• Investigate, analyze, design, develop, implement, test, and evaluate military weapons systems using advanced engineering principles and tools.
• Ensure designs meet operational requirements, addressing both functional and performance specifications.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and methodologies for optimal system integration and performance.

Technical Documentation and Analysis:

• Review and prepare detailed engineering and technical analyses, change proposals, feasibility studies, and other technical documentation.
• Develop technical reports that provide recommendations for design modifications, system improvements, or resource allocations.

Systems Integration and Testing:

• Perform critical systems integration to ensure seamless interaction between components and subsystems.
• Lead quality assurance testing, troubleshooting, and validation to maintain compliance with performance standards.
• Recommend and prepare inputs for test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria, ensuring thorough evaluation of system functionality.

Process Improvement:

• Develop and standardize processes by writing detailed procedures, work instructions, and design practice criteria.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and accuracy.

Performance Evaluation:

• Evaluate technical specifications, ensuring alignment with stringent military standards and performance requirements.
• Analyze performance metrics to identify risks, resolve technical challenges, and enhance system reliability and functionality.

Required Education

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Math, Physics, Computer Science, or an Engineering Discipline. A four-year ABET accredited Engineering Degree is preferred.

Required Experience

• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in an Engineering role.

Preferred Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience with Navy Test and Evaluation Planning and execution preferred.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in Electronics Countermeasure Systems.
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Familiar with the Department of Defense (DOD) System Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process.
• Familiar with Naval Test Procedures.
• Proficiency in MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Power Point.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required. Must work onsite 100% of the time at NAVAIR, located Lexington Park, Maryland. Starting salary range between $129,000.00 to $160,000.00 annually.

DSE is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.