Data Collection Engineer

TSC is seeking a Data Collection Engineer in Dahlgren, VA. This position supports the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). This role focuses on gathering, processing, and analyzing data to assess system performance against certification and operational requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Collect and organize data from complex Navy Combat Systems during test events and operational assessments.
• Analyze data to evaluate system performance, comparing results against certification and operational benchmarks.
• Identify and document trends, anomalies, and potential areas of improvement based on collected data.
• Use MATLAB or similar tools to process and analyze large datasets, develop models, and create visualizations for performance reporting.
• Automate routine data analysis tasks and develop scripts to streamline data processing workflows.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including system engineers, test engineers, Fleet Representatives and Program Managers, to support system assessments.
• Provide technical input to improve data collection processes and tools.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronics engineering, computer science or related technical field and 2 or more years of industry or DoD/DoN experience.
• US citizenship and at minimum an active secret clearance
• Experience interpreting and reporting complex data.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working experience with programming languages (e.g., C++, Python, MATLAB).
• Familiarity with Navy Combat Systems
• Knowledge of military standards or defense-related certifications is beneficial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical findings clearly.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.

TSC Benefits:

TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package; including Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) participation, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more. TSC is a growing organization with unlimited opportunity!

Applying to TSC:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at TSC is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and a drug screening.

TSC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.  We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60–1.4(a), 60–300.5(a) and 60–741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.