Senior Radar Systems Test Engineer

Radar Systems and Test Engineer – Washington Navy Yard Operation

Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Technology Service Corporation (TSC) is an employee-owned company that has been providing high-quality technical services and solutions for our customers’ for over 50 years.  Our diverse portfolio includes providing full lifecycle support in Precision Strike and Area Effects; Area Protection; Airborne Sensors and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR); Vehicle Protection; Electronic Warfare Systems; Air and Missile Defense; Space Systems, and Intelligence and Information Systems.  TSC offers a professional working environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package.  Come and join our team!

TSC Operation Highlights

Naval Support Services, Washington Navy Yard Operation performs Systems Engineering development, analytic evaluations of system performance, and Test and Evaluation for sophisticated radar, communications, and weapons systems.  Join our team for an opportunity to work with our experienced and talented engineering team to provide advanced technology solutions to our government and industry customers. 

Job Description:

TSC is seeking a Radar Systems Test Engineer to support and lead Test and Evaluation (T&E) for surface Navy radar systems. This role supports the Radar Test and Evaluation Principal Acquisition Program Manager (PAPM) for PEO IWS 2 and will include overarching support to multiple systems. In this position the engineer will lead a team to create/review test plans and procedures, support test execution, evaluate, and report on test findings for IWS 2 surface Navy Radar Systems. Additionally, there will be involvement in collaborative Integrated Product Teams (IPT), test planning working groups, scenario working groups, exposure and interaction with hardware and software sub-systems, and related areas.

This position will focus on the development and testing of Navy shipboard Rotating and Phased array radar systems. This role will include regular and frequent interaction with US Government customers and responsibilities will include both technical and programmatic tasks. Some expected travel will be required to Navy facilities around the Washington, DC area as well as various Navy land-based radar test sites and/or Navy shipyards. Strong written and oral communication is required for daily interactions and presentation duties. Assigned tasking will be at both individual and team levels.

Responsibilities: 

Qualifications: 

• 5-10+ years of experience in relevant system engineering or DoD engineering roles
• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Math, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or relevant Science Field
• Experience in developing and reviewing Test Plans and Procedures and DoD Test Related documents
• Willingness to work on blend of technical and programmatic tasks
• Ability to work with senior Government Customers
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Comfort with developing and delivering presentations to small to medium-sized groups
• Willingness to travel to support Navy radar meetings and test events
• U.S. Citizenship required.  Applicants selected will be subject to a Government Security Investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong background in Element level or System level Test and Execution
• Experience with radar system architectures, phased arrays, and radar fundamentals a significant plus
• Experience with DoD Navy programs and culture a plus
• Experience with integration and operational testing of military/radar systems a significant plus

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position:  Yes

Job Type:  Permanent

Schedule: Full-time

Travel:  Yes (~15%)

Relocation Assistance Available:  No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract:  No

TSC Benefits:

Fully Employee Owned Company with Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) distributions, Paid Personal and Military leave and Holidays; Salary Deferrals into a 401(k) Matching Plan; Tuition Reimbursement; Short/Long-Term Disability Plan; Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Bonus; and much more.

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.