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Overnight Radar Systems Engineer Jobs in Virginia

Radar Systems Engineer

Dahlgren, VA · On-site

$102K - $147K/yr

Navy. This technical role focuses on systems engineering, radar performance, signal processing, and integration throughout the system lifecycle. Travel to Moorestown NJ and Wallops Island for a ...

Overview Senior Radar Systems Engineer (Part Time) LOCATION: Dahlgren, VA STATUS: Part Time (20-30 Hours per Week) CLEARANCE: Secret SALARY: $100-110 hourly TRAVEL: >10% Astrion has an immediate ...

Overview Senior Radar Systems Engineer (Part Time) LOCATION: Dahlgren, VA STATUS: Part Time (20-30 Hours per Week) CLEARANCE: Secret SALARY: $100-110 hourly TRAVEL: >10% Astrion has an immediate ...

Bachelor's degree in STEM * 12+ years of experience in DoD systems engineering * Proven experience with Navy's surface radar, and/or combat systems design and certification processes * DoD Secret ...

Navy. This senior technical role focuses on systems engineering, radar performance, signal processing, and integration throughout the system lifecycle. Travel Travel to Moorestown NJ and Wallops ...

$90 - $110/hr

Bachelor's degree in STEM * 12+ years of experience in DoD systems engineering * Proven experience with Navy's surface radar, and/or combat systems design and certification processes * DoD Secret ...

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What is the difference between Overnight Radar Systems Engineer vs Radar Systems Technician?

AspectOvernight Radar Systems EngineerRadar Systems Technician
CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering or related field, certifications like RF or radar-specific trainingTechnical diploma or associate degree, specialized radar maintenance training
Work EnvironmentDesign, development, and testing of radar systems, often in labs or offices, with overnight shifts for testing phasesOn-site maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of radar equipment, often in field or facility settings, including overnight shifts
Industry UsageDefense, aerospace, military, and research organizationsMilitary bases, defense contractors, and aerospace facilities

The Overnight Radar Systems Engineer focuses on designing and developing radar systems, often working in labs with overnight testing schedules. In contrast, the Radar Systems Technician primarily handles maintenance and troubleshooting of radar equipment on-site, including overnight shifts. Both roles are essential in the radar industry but differ in responsibilities and work environments.

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Infographic showing various Overnight Radar Systems Engineer job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution.

$102K - $147K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Overview:

SimVentions is 100% employee-owned and proudly ranked among Virginia's Best Places to Work year after year!

Join a team supporting SPY-6 radar engineering capabilities for the U.S. Navy. This technical role
focuses on systems engineering, radar performance, signal processing, and integration throughout the system lifecycle.

Travel: Travel to Moorestown NJ and Wallops Island for a period of 3-5 days to support testing. Some local travel to the Navy Yard or Quantico VA. Likely maximum of 5 trips a year. Clearance:

An ACTIVE Secret Clearance is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Requirements:

  • 4+ years of experience
  • Experience supporting systems engineering activities including requirements development, specification management, systems integration, and design verification.
  • Ability to develop, analyze, and maintain system requirements, interface documentation, and engineering baselines while ensuring traceability throughout the program lifecycle.
  • Experience supporting radar systems, sensor technologies, Navy combat systems, or other complex defense systems is preferred.
  • Experience using engineering models and simulations to assess system performance, validate requirements, and support engineering decisions.
  • Experience planning, coordinating, or executing system testing, analyzing performance data, and supporting laboratory or integration testing activities.
  • Familiarity with MBSE tools, processes, and methodologies used to support system design and integration.
  • Ability to work closely with government engineers and multidisciplinary teams to support system integration, technical reviews, and program execution.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute systems engineering plans.
  • Create and maintain system requirements, specifications, and interface documentation.
  • Support system architecture, requirements decomposition, and hardware/software allocation.
  • Perform modeling, simulation, and system performance analysis.
  • Participate in system integration, verification, and testing activities.
  • Develop test plans and analyze system performance using MATLAB and laboratory tools.

Education: Minimum of a BS/BA in a STEM field from an accredited University or College (Specifically, A Bachelor's degree from an a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum in one of the following fields: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineer, Electronics Engineering; or A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following fields of study: Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics) Compensation:

Compensation at SimVentions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as alignment with our corporate compensation plan and contract specific requirements.

The projected annual compensation range for this position is $102,000 - $147,000 (USD). This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that SimVentions offers.

Benefits:

At SimVentions, we're committed to supporting the total well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs.

We offer:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Competitive 401(k) programs
  • Retirement and Financial Counselors
  • Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
  • Continuing Education Assistance
  • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)
  • Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling
  • Supplemental Benefit Program

Why Work for SimVentions?:

SimVentions is about more than just being a place to work with other growth-orientated technically exceptional experts. It's also a fun place to work. Our family-friendly atmosphere encourages our employee-owners to imagine, create, explore, discover, and do great things together.

Support Our Warfighters

SimVentions is a proud supporter of the U.S. military, and we take pride in our ability to provide relevant, game-changing solutions to our armed men and women around the world.

Drive Customer Success

We deliver innovative products and solutions that go beyond the expected. This means you can expect to work with a team that will allow you to grow, have a voice, and make an impact.

Get Involved in Giving Back

We believe a well-rounded company starts with well-rounded employees, which is why we offer diverse service opportunities for our team throughout the year.

Build Innovative Technology

SimVentions takes pride in its innovative and cutting-edge technology, so you can be sure that whatever project you work on, you will be having a direct impact on our customer's success.

Work with Brilliant People

We don't just hire the smartest people; we seek experienced, creative individuals who are passionate about their work and thrive in our unique culture.

Create Meaningful Solutions

We are trusted partners with our customers and are provided challenging and meaningful requirements to help them solve.

Employees who join SimVentions will enjoy additional perks like:

  • Employee Ownership: Work with the best and help build YOUR company!
  • Family focus: Work for a team that recognizes the importance of family time.
  • Culture: Add to our culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
  • Dress code: Business casual, we like to be comfortable while we work.
  • Resources: Excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities to grow in your field.
  • Open communication: Work in an environment where your voice matters.
  • Corporate Fellowship: Opportunities to participate in company sports teams and employee-led interest groups for personal and professional development.
  • Employee Appreciation: Multiple corporate events throughout the year, including Holiday Events, Company Picnic, Imagineering Day, and more.
  • Founding Partner of the FredNats Baseball team: Equitable distribution of tickets for every home game to be enjoyed by our employee-owners and their families from our private suite.
  • Food: We have a lot of food around here!

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