What are the responsibilities and job description for the Topside Design Engineer position at Darkblade Systems, LLC?
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 a Topside Design Engineer for a unique, tailored mission.
Responsibilities
Our team supports the Navy in ensuring that Fleet assets maintain electromagnetic compatibility. That’s why we need you, an engineer who specializes in electromagnetic interference and compatibility to help us design and develop corrective actions for identified problems.
- 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.Position may allow for remote work 1-2 days per week once familiarized with the work.
TRAVEL:
- This position expects <10% travel CONUS travel to ships.
Qualifications
CLEARANCE:
- Candidates must have a minimum of an Interim Secret clearance at time of application, an active Secret clearance is required for onsite work.
EDUCATION:
- High School diploma or GED, required.
- Bachelors degree in engineering, preferred.
CERTIFICATION(S):
- N/A
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience with Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) and Electro Magnetic Certification (EMC) analysis
Experience with Integrated Topside Design (ITD), EMP, or E3, or EMI, or EMC, or E3 Computation and Modeling, or EMC Shipboard Electromagnetic Compatibility
Knowledge of EMC Acquisition Electromagnetic Compatibility.
- Familiar with US Navy ship's topside environment.
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 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
- Secret clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Benefits
At CIS Secure and its associated companies, Intrepid Solutions and Services and Darkblade Systems, we believe in promoting fair and transparent pay practices. We are committed to disclosing the compensation range for transparency and to set clear expectations for all applicants for this posting. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base salary for the advertised job, promotion, or transfer opportunity. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. The actual salary offered may vary based on various factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, education, geographic location, as well as internal equity, and alignment to market data.
Job Type: Full-time (Onsite)
Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) with company matching
- Dental insurance
- Medical insurance
- Health Savings Account option
- Flexible Spending
- Vision insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Ancillary offerings (Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance)
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday pay
Darkblade Systems, a CIS Secure company, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Salary : $120,000 - $160,000