Hiring: Topside Engineer Company: ASRC Federal Location: Moorestown, NJ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 12:12:01 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Project Management, R, Security Clearance, Systems Design, Systems Engineering, Systems Integration About the job Experience: •5+ years of relevant engineering experience in shipboard systems design, integration, or testing. Required Skills: •Actively facilitate and support 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. •Partner cross-functionally 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. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field. •This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a government clearance, U.S. Citizenship is required. •This position requires the successful applicant to obtain and maintain the required security clearance or other authorization(s) within the necessary timeframe required by applicable contract(s). •Knowledge of naval operations and requirements for topside system layout and functionality. •Operational familiarity with tools and methods for reviewing and creating 2D/3D models and drawings for installation of shipboard components. •Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across diverse technical teams. •Understanding of U.S. Navy system certification. •This role will involve a combination of office work, shipboard visits, and test site support. Occasional travel will be required for ship integration events and testing activities. •We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. •ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!