Radar Systems Engineer - Rite-Solutions, Inc.

Rite-Solutions, Inc is currently seeking skilled and motivated Systems Engineer candidates for immediate openings at Junior and Mid-Level. This position requires working both at our Rite-Solutions office in Middletown, RI and on-site at the customer location in Naval Undersea Warfare Center Newport, RI.

Job Description:

This position will provide direct support to the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Code 34 Radar, Imaging, and Electronic Warfare Teams. Tasking will include analysis, design and capability enhancements, testing support, and in-service support for new and fielded Navigation Radar AN/BPS-15/16/17 Systems, Imaging Periscopes and Photonics Masts, EW AN/BLQ-10 and Early Warning Receiver. You will provide Systems Engineering expertise as part of an integrated technical team made up of Rite-Solutions and NUWC engineers.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design system modernization and capabilities expansions to meet emerging Navy needs
• Analysis for and development of Engineering Change Instructions and Engineering Change Proposals
• Assess installation and system requirements to determine equipment layout
• Perform and presentation of gap, fault/failure, and perform analyses
• Provide recommendations for process improvements to existing systems and operational processes.
• Troubleshoot and repair Imaging, EW, and/or Radar Systems and components via remote support from NUWCDIVNPT and/or on-site platform support
• Collect and assess technical data associated with planned, active, and concluded Modernization and TEMPALT installation activities, including Pre-installation, check-outs (PICOs) and Post-Installation System Operational Verification Tests (SOVTs)
• Develop, update, and deliver individual and cumulative reports to document the installation activities including status, test results, and issues, including Departure from Specifications (DFS) and Liaison Action Records (LARs)
• Document and present trade studies
• Develop and review drawing packages
• Coordinate and support technical data package development and delivery
• Develop, review, and execute test plans and test procedures
• Developing Concept of Operations (CONOPS) documentation and performance specifications
• Perform and/or support integration and environmental testing events, and support factory acceptance testing
• Develop program status reports such as technical assessments, risk assessments, technical recommendations, or technical information
• Assess current system capabilities against current and near-term needs and provide technical recommendations to resolve gaps by evaluating and resolving system failure reports, obsolescence and material support issues, and other inputs from the Fleet

Requirements/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering Discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, etc.) preferred, will consider a BS in STEM fields with sufficient direct Engineering Experience.
• In lieu of a degree, candidates with significant, demonstrated experience operating DoD Electronic warfare, Imaging and/or Radar systems (especially Navy and Submarine specific equipment) will be strongly considered.

• Position requires US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance with the US Government.

• Basic experience (5+ years' experience for Mid-level candidates) and knowledge associated with engineering functions related to design, troubleshooting, analysis, reporting and/or testing of complex systems.
• Candidates must be able to work independently, collaboratively as part of a team, and interface regularly with a wide range of client personnel.
• Proficiency with MS office applications, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Adobe Acrobat.
• Previous experience in operating and maintaining the following systems is highly desired
  • AN/BPS-15/16/17 Navigation Radar Systems
  • Operating and maintaining Imaging Systems such as ISIS, Type 8/18 Periscopes, Photonics Masts, etc.
  • AN/BLQ-10 Electronic Warfare System and Early Warning Receiver
  • Detection processing, tracking algorithms, and common ARPA functions
  • S-band and X-band Radar systems, specifically on naval surface ships, submarines, or other mobile military platforms
  • DoD navigation Systems such as VMS or ECDIS-N

Rite-Solutions, Inc. is a growing and innovative CMMI Level III software and systems engineering company. We value the experience of the employee, their wellbeing, and their experience on a personal and professional level as part of the key fabric in building and maintaining an innovative and culture rich experience for the employee and their family. This commitment to our company and our employees has been recognized as we were awarded: Providence Business News "Best Places to Work" for 2021 and 2023; "Great Place to Work" Certification in 2022 and 2023; and Hire VETs Medallion Award in 2021, 2022, and 2023!

All positions require a pre-employment background check.

As an EOE/AA employer, Rite-Solutions will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

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