Topside Engineer

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ASRC Federal Mission Solutions is a premier provider of systems engineering, software engineering, system integration, and project management services for real-time, mission-critical defense systems.

We are seeking a Topside Engineer to support the Integrated Topside and Below Deck Design of AEGIS Equipped Navy Destroyers and Frigates.

This position involves the execution of complex engineering tasks related to the design, development, integration, and performance assessment of topside systems.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in shipboard system engineering, with emphasis on system performance, ship operations.

• Support the design and integration of topside systems including sensors, communications, radars, and antennas to optimize performance and reduce topside interference.
• Conduct engineering analysis to ensure system performance requirements are met in operational naval environments along with recommendations of potential design changes required.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define and refine design specifications aligned with mission needs and platform capabilities.
• Perform modeling, simulation, and testing to evaluate shipboard equipment configurations for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), radar cross-section (RCS), and field-of-view requirements.
• Assist in the development and validation of test plans, system integration plans, and certification documentation.
• Participate in research and development (R&D) activities to evaluate emerging technologies and assess applicability to naval topside systems.
• Support shipboard testing, trials, and operational assessments to validate design performance.
• Prepare technical reports, design documents, and briefings for senior leadership and stakeholders.