{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"eac9aeca58ebebcc3dd42840","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/eac9aeca58ebebcc3dd42840","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/eac9aeca58ebebcc3dd42840","title":"Junior Combat Systems Engineer","description":"Company Overview\nDecision Technologies Inc. is a forward-thinking company specializing in technical support services and engineering consultancy. With extensive expertise in RF Systems and Missile Sensors development, our team delivers exceptional support across quality assessment, test and evaluation, and logistics. Join us to be part of an innovative organization committed to excellence and cutting-edge solutions.\nWe 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.\nPosition Description:\nThis 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.\nWork Location and Telework:\nThe 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.\nResponsibilities and Duties:\nThe 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:\nAEGIS modernization and in-service combat systems engineering\nDDG-1000 mission systems engineering\nShip Self-Defense System (SSDS) engineering\nLittoral Combat Ship (LCS), Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV), and Frigate combat systems\nOperations and force analysis\nAEGIS Combat Direction System support\nAEGIS Ballistic Missile Defense systems engineering\nLBTTS planning and activation\nSystem analysis and enterprise systems engineering support\nModeling and simulation\nCombat system virtualization for the United States Marine Corps\nForeign Military Sales (FMS)\nFuture surface Navy combat systems\nRequired Qualifications, Skills and Experience:\nAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance\nBachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, science, or a technical discipline, or four (4) years of equivalent demonstrated technical experience\nFour (4) years of experience conducting detailed and complex engineering activities related to systems, capabilities, and mission-level engineering\nDemonstrated experience with functional and system-level requirements analysis, requirements development, and technical reviews\nDemonstrated experience in systems engineering design, performance analysis, and operational support for military systems\nDemonstrated experience in system definition, functional allocation, design development, testing, integration, and operational performance\nDemonstrated experience developing total system solutions while balancing technical, schedule, and cost constraints\nPreferred Qualifications/Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience:\nActive DoD Secret clearance\nPrior experience supporting NSWC Dahlgren or NSWC Crane\nTravel Requirements:\nTravel is not expected but may include occasional trips to Navy fleet-centric locations\nCompensation:\nCompensation 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.\nEmployee Benefits:\nCompetitive Paid Time Off\nComprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance\nEmployee Assistance Programs\nFlexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent Care & Commuter)\nCompany paid Short Term, Long Term, Life and AD&D Insurance\n401(k) match\nTuition Reimbursement\nPaid Certifications\nDecision Technologies, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.\nThis policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.\nPay: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nEmployee discount\nFlexible schedule\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nProfessional development assistance\nReferral program\nTuition reimbursement\nVision insurance\nEducation:\nBachelor's (Required)\nExperience:\nCombat Systems Engineering: 4 years (Required)\nPerformance and operational analysis: 4 years (Required)\nAEGIS Integrated Combat Systems: 4 years (Required)\nSecurity clearance:\nSecret (Preferred)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Decision Technologies","rawCompany":"decision technologies","city":"Dahlgren","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:46:34.266Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Junior Combat Systems Engineer","description":"Company Overview\nDecision Technologies Inc. is a forward-thinking company specializing in technical support services and engineering consultancy. With extensive expertise in RF Systems and Missile Sensors development, our team delivers exceptional support across quality assessment, test and evaluation, and logistics. Join us to be part of an innovative organization committed to excellence and cutting-edge solutions.\nWe 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. 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