Topside Design Engineer
Darkblade Systems, LLC

Job Info

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Overview

Darkblade Systems, a CIS Secure company, is a trusted provider of specialized capabilities to priority programs within the defense and intelligence communities, delivering scientific, engineering, technical, operational support and training services. Darkblade strives to be a business that puts people first: clients, colleagues, employees, and teammates. Our cleared personnel are experts in the operationalization and deployment of new and emerging technologies.

We're seeking an Topside Design Engineer for a unique, tailored mission.
Responsibilities

• Design and develop corrective actions for identified problems.
• Identify and recommend engineering fixes to mitigate unacceptable risks and conduct evaluations on any new systems being placed on surface assets.
• Maintain a superior Naval Fleet by ensuring existing or new systems function as intended.
• Use experience-based knowledge in electromagnetic and topside surveys while broadening skillsets into areas like modeling and simulation, and operational assessments.

OPERATING HOURS AND EXPECTATIONS:

• This position operates on a standard 8 hour schedule Monday - Friday.

TRAVEL:

• This position expects < 10% travel.

Qualifications

CLEARANCE:

• US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance at the time of application.
  • Active and current Secret clearance, preferred.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED, required.
• Bachelors degree in engineering, preferred.

CERTIFICATION(S):

• N/A

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 12+ years of experience with engineering technical topics in Topside equipment aboard U.S. Navy Mine, Amphibious, Auxiliary and Command ships, Carriers, or Surface Combatants
• Experience with Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) and Electro Magnetic Certification (EMC) analysis
• Experience with Integrated Topside Design (ITD), EMP, E3, EMI, EMC, E3 Computation and Modeling, EMC Shipboard Electromagnetic Compatibility, EMC Acquisition Electromagnetic Compatibility, EMI problem investigation, characterization and quantification, E3 instructions, standards, policies and procedures, EMC document review, EMC and RADHAZ certification, EMC SHIPMAIN technical assessments, EMC acquisition engineering and EMI analysis, EMI planned maintenance systems, EMC certification infrastructure, EMC certification, Fleet Response Plans, EMI fix engineering, technical program support, CASREP EMI investigations, and EMI characterization and quantification

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working in a lab setting or environment.
• Experience in the U.S. Navy military as an Electronics Material Officer, System Test Officer, Electronics Technician Chief and Senior Chief (ETC/ETCS), Fire Control Chief and Senior Chief (FCC/FCCS).
  
• Experience with Autodesk products.
  

Darkblade Systems, an Intrepid Solutions company, is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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