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Junior Combat Systems Engineer Security Clearance

Job in Dahlgren, King George County, Virginia, 22448, USA
Listing for: Decision Technologies Inc
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-15
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Junior Combat Systems 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 Junior Combat Systems Engineer to support the U.S. Navy at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), part of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). NSWCDD serves as the Navy's leading architect for complex naval warfare systems, delivering advanced weapon systems through research, development, testing, systems engineering, and integration in support of the Navy, Joint Forces, and the Nation.

The organization emphasizes innovation in areas such as directed energy, digital engineering, and advanced combat systems to deliver effective and affordable solutions for the future fleet. Position

Description:

This position supports a Combat Systems Engineering-focused contract and is part of a seven-person Systems Engineering team within a larger group of approximately 100 contractors. Work Location and Telework:
The primary work location is Dahlgren, Virginia. Candidates may be required to work on site or near the base up to five (5) days per week, based on customer requirements. Limited telework or work from a contractor location may be available with government approval.

Responsibilities and Duties:

The Junior Combat Systems Engineer will support Combat Systems Engineering activities in accordance with the Defense Acquisition Guide, providing systems engineering support across the full lifecycle of naval warfare systems. Responsibilities include supporting the NSWCDD V Department with advanced ship and combat system integration engineering across a wide range of platforms and programs, including:

* AEGIS modernization and in-service combat systems engineering  
* DDG-1000 mission systems engineering  
* Ship Self-Defense System (SSDS) engineering  
* Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV), and Frigate combat systems  
* Operations and force analysis  
* AEGIS Combat Direction System support  
* AEGIS Ballistic Missile Defense systems engineering  
* LBTTS planning and activation  
* System analysis and enterprise systems engineering support  
* Modeling and simulation  
* Combat system virtualization for the United States Marine Corps  
* Foreign Military Sales (FMS)  
* Future surface Navy combat systems   

Required Qualifications ,

Skills and Experience:

* Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance  
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, science, or a technical discipline, or four (4) years of equivalent demonstrated technical experience  
* Four (4) years of experience conducting detailed and complex engineering activities related to systems, capabilities, and mission-level engineering  
* Demonstrated experience with functional and system-level requirements analysis, requirements development, and technical reviews  
* Demonstrated experience in systems engineering design, performance analysis, and operational support for military systems  
* Demonstrated experience in system definition, functional allocation, design development, testing, integration, and operational performance  
* Demonstrated experience developing total system solutions while balancing technical, schedule, and cost constraints   

Preferred Qualifications /Desired Qualifications,

Skills and Experience:

* Active DoD Secret clearance
* Prior experience supporting NSWC Dahlgren or NSWC Crane   Travel Requirements:
* Travel is not expected but may include occasional trips to Navy fleet-centric locations   Compensation:
Compensation at Decision Technologies, Inc. is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Employee Benefits:

* Competitive Paid Time Off
* Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
* Employee Assistance Programs
* Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent Care & Commuter)
* Company paid Short Term, Long Term, Life and AD&D Insurance
* 401(k) match
* Tuition Reimbursement
*…
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