Junior Level Engineer/Scientist - Multiple Teams

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

We are seeking a Junior Level Engineer/Scientist for our Expeditionary RADAR (ExR) Program / G/ATOR to support our Dahlgren, Virginia government customer.  The position is required to be onsite. 

In support of NSCWDD’s B (Electromagnetic and Sensor Systems) Department, Codes B40 and B60, the program provides sensor systems expertise across the entire acquisition lifecycle from concept exploration through sustainment of US Navy (USN) and US Marine Corps (USMC) radar systems. Systems supported across B40 and B60 include Dual Band Radar (DBR), Ground Air Task Oriented Radar (G/ATOR), AN/SPY-1, AN/SPY-6, Enhanced Radar Data Display System (ERDDS), Enhanced Coherent Data Collection System (ECDCS0, Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), and other sensor systems.

Systems Engineering and Integration

• Support the development and execution of Systems Engineering Plans and Requirements identification through design verification to ensure user requirements.
• Plan and execute engineering strategies in accordance with approved project acquisition strategies and plans.
• Report contract execution status, provide support to all program acquisition and management review activities.
• Establish and maintain requirements specifications, capabilities documents, requirements baselines (i.e., functional, allocated, and product baselines), and interface control documents to facilitate development and verification.
• Research and develop System/Subsystem specification documents. These documents shall include an assessment of compliance, completeness, and consistency of component and interface requirements with current and evolving system requirements, information architecture, and system design.
• Assess the flow down of operational requirements to systems functions and assess allocation of desired system functions to Hardware/Software (HW/SW) systems.
• Support Government program managers by conducting research and reviewing requirements analysis to ensure that appropriate system and component solutions are developed.
• Facilitate efforts to baseline, revise, and maintain requirements documents.
• Plan, perform, and present results for modeling and simulation efforts: for training and exercise scenarios; for system performance prediction; and for system performance assessments.
• Support the planning and execution of engineering strategies in accordance with approved project acquisition strategies and plans; support model and simulation accreditation efforts through tool analysis for accuracy and fidelity of outputs, comparing results of one (1) tool to another and comparing modeled results to system data; and supporting Simulation Control Panels and Accreditation Review Panels.
• Provide draft technical assessment plans and assessment results.
• Perform requested aspects of technical analysis and systems engineering support to facilitate aspects of architecture design, interoperability, specification analysis and development, solutions implementation and systems sustainment of supported projects.
• Decompose high-level system requirements and develop analysis tools to verify system performance.
• Participate in system integration events with the combat system and platform.
• Utilize model-based systems engineering (MBSE) processes, methodologies, tools, and techniques, as required by individual technical instructions/projects.

Test and Evaluation (T&E) Support

• Conduct research and support the coordination, planning, and execution of evaluation activities to include performing assessment and integration testing, site acceptance testing, and other evaluation activities.
• Coordinate testing, schedules, and related documentation.
• Develop test and evaluation documentation, which include testing plans, laboratory testing documents, new technology evaluation documents, usability engineering documents and laboratory testing of sensor test articles developed by the product design agent.
• Perform data collection and analysis using MATLAB and other lab tools/test equipment. 

Signal Processing

• Support the following areas to include: Waveform development, Clutter Management, Electronic Protection development, designing Electromagnetic Compatibility, adding new techniques to the system, and data collection and analysis to determine effectiveness of signal processor.
• Support implementation of signal processors in Software models of Radar systems.

Minimum Qualifications:  

• The minimum education and experience qualifications for this role are a relevant Bachelor’s degree plus two (2) years of engineering work experience.
• Years of experience and qualifications can vary if a candidate has a background with the Navy Family of Radars.
• Education/Professional Certifications:
  • (a) A Bachelor’s degree from a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum in one of the
  • (b) A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following fields of study: Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics
  • (c) A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following fields of study:
  • Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineer, Electronics Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics
  • (d) A Ph.D degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following fields of study:
  • Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineer, Electronics Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics. 
• Clearance Requirement:
• The position requires an active Secret Clearance.
• Work Environment:
• Core Business Hours: 7:00am to 5:00pm. Core hours are established at the discretion of the Government and are subject to change at any time based on mission requirements.
• Will perform work at a government facility in an office environment.
• What We Bring:
  • At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.
  • The successful candidate’s starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.
• Employee Benefits include the following:
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
  • Retirement plan
  • Wellness programs
  • Paid time off, including holidays
  • Learning and Development resources
  • Employee assistance resources
• Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.

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