Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance is required to start

Travel Requirements: None

Location: Dam Neck Activity Base; Virginia Beach, VA

SUMMARY: WR has a need for a Radar Engineer that performs radar engineering support to NSWC PHD Surveillance Radar group and the Next Gen Surface Search Radar IPT as part of our subcontract with Decision Tech.

Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performs engineering design, modification, and test and evaluation for shipboard air and surface search radar systems.

Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related scientific discipline.
• Eight (8)+ years of professional experience in systems, electrical or mechanical engineering. MUST have experience with design of radar systems and development of new radar systems.
• Practical experience in performing engineering design, modification, or test and evaluation for shipboard air and surface search radar systems (e.g., SPY-1, SPS-48, SPS-49, SPS-67, SPS-73).
• Practical experience in design requirements, technical documentation development, manufacturing, testing and fielding of Navy radar systems.
• Practical experience troubleshooting shipboard radar systems.
• Experience with development of technical documentation, technical reports and documenting engineering activities.
• Experience in underway test and evaluation, and data analysis for Navy radar systems.
• Practical experience with Navy weapon system development under the DoD Acquisition Process of DOD Directive 5000.01.

The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate’s suitability for the position.

Due to recent federal court action, the target date by which federal contractor employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID has been extended indefinitely. COVID vaccination requirements for those performing work at a customer site and/or who travel as a part of their function will take precedence over guidelines for WR facilities.

WR is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans’ status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. Please see https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/ for more information.