Junior Systems Certification Engineer at Decision Technologies, Inc. – Dahlgren, Virginia

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 Systems Certification Engineer to support the U.S. Navy at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). NSWCDD is part of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and serves as the Navy’s leading organization for the research, development, testing, systems engineering, and integration of advanced naval warfare systems.

NSWCDD plays a critical role in delivering cutting-edge combat capabilities for the Navy, Joint Forces, and the Nation. Its mission focuses on innovation across areas such as directed energy, digital engineering, and combat systems to ensure the future fleet remains effective, affordable, and technologically superior.

Position Description:

You will be part of a team of approximately 100 contractors supporting a Combat Systems Engineering contract and will serve as a member of a 16-person Systems Certification Team. This team supports certification activities across the full lifecycle of naval warfare systems.

Work Location and Telework:

The primary government worksite is Dahlgren, VA. You may be required to work on-site or near the base up to five (5) days per week, depending on customer needs. Limited telework or contractor-site work may be available with government approval.

Responsibilities and Duties:

This role supports Combat Systems Engineering in accordance with the Defense Acquisition Guide, providing systems engineering support across the full system life cycle of naval warfare systems. You will support the NSWCDD V Department with Advanced Ship and Combat System Integration Engineering, including:

AEGIS modernization and in-service combat systems engineeringDDG-1000 mission systems engineering Ship Self-Defense System (SSDS) engineering Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV), and Frigate combat systemsAEGIS Combat Direction System and Ballistic Missile Defense systemsOperations and force analysisLBTTS planning and activationEnterprise systems engineering supportModeling and simulationCombat system virtualization for the U.S. Marine CorpsForeign Military Sales (FMS) Future surface Navy combat systems

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearanceBachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, science, or a technical discipline OR four (4) years of demonstrated relevant technical experienceFour (4) years of experience applying engineering and certification policies to support new technologies, critical experiments, and emerging development effortsExperience using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) from certification planning through decision milestones (e.g., SWIRs, IPRs, MRAs, CSCPs) Experience managing and disseminating Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) through web-based tools and maintaining complete records management

Preferred Qualifications/Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Secret ClearancePrior experience supporting NSWC Dahlgren or NSWC Crane

Travel Requirements:

Travel is not expected but could 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 OffComprehensive 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 ReimbursementPaid Certifications

Decision Technologies, Inc. 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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.