Weapon System Mechanical Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Weapon System Mechanical Engineer with Security Clearance
About Decision Technologies, Inc. Decision Technologies was founded to help bridge the gap between Department of Defense and Federal Government acquisition programs and technology to help our customers optimize their decision-making process. Over the years, our areas of expertise have expanded to include Systems Engineering, Program Management, In-Service Engineering, Equipment Repair, Research and Development, Test and Evaluation, and Intelligence and Counterintelligence Support.

Our growth and success have positioned us as a premier engineering and intelligence services provider contributing to our nation's defense. Our company culture cultivates talented problem-solvers on focused on performance with industry-leading teamwork and responsiveness. We have established a reputation for offering superior services and solutions, proven integrity and innovation, employee engagement and development, and customer collaboration. Bring your expertise and knowledge to our team!

We are seeking a qualified Low Mid-Level Weapon System Mechanical Engineer in Arlington, VA . This position is not eligible for hybrid or remote work situations. This is a 100% on-site, in-office position. YOU MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR A DOD SECRET CLEARANCE Position

Description:

The selectee will perform as the Decision Technologies Weapon System Mechanical Engineer for a US Navy Weapons Engineering and Program Acquisition Support contract. In the accomplishment of this task, the selectee will be directly responsible for the following:
* Hardware Design & Integration:
Lead mechanical and systems engineering efforts for advanced terminal defense weapon systems, conducting hands-on design reviews, addressing technical challenges, and ensuring physical hardware outputs meet Navy specifications.
* Environmental & Shock

Qualification:

Drive hardware shock qualification, environmental testing, and performance assessments for critical systems. Interpret requirements, review technical analyses, and verify physical conformance for deployment across multiple ship classes.
* Cost-Performance Analysis:
Analyze historical cost and performance data for hardware and sensor programs to build data-driven estimates. Support OEM proposal evaluations, material cost negotiations, and Should Cost analyses to ensure competitive pricing for the government.
* Stakeholder & Contractor Liaison:
Serve as the primary engineering liaison between OEM contractors and Navy stakeholders, translating mechanical project requirements into actionable objectives and leading Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs).
* Technical Data & Specifications:
Review and provide technical comments on mechanical specifications, Technical Data Packages (TDPs), ship installation drawings (SIDs), and hardware Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
* Installation & Modernization Support:
Support in-service installation planning and physical integration efforts, ensuring hardware modifications and launcher replacements during depot maintenance cycles align with combat system requirements. Required

Qualifications and Skills:

* Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical discipline
* Low Mid:
At least 3 years' experience as a DoD systems engineer (non-IT systems) performing requirements analysis, weapon systems integration analysis, or weapon systems design Desired

Qualifications and Skills:

* Master's Degree in a relevant technical discipline
* Direct experience with systems engineering for specific Navy terminal defense systems such as RAM and CIWS.
* An active DoD SECRET clearance
* Prior SIPR account and experience using SIPR systems
* Ability to work effectively with team members and subcontractors from various technical, acquisition, and administrative disciplines
* Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
* Ability to develop and deliver coherent and concise customer presentations Travel Requirements:
Limited travel requirements (