Radar Requirements Analyst

4M Research, Inc. • $110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Secret clearance or higher.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field with 8+ years of relevant experience.
  • Master’s Degree preferred at this level.
  • Proficient in model-based systems engineering, particularly CAMEO.
  • Experienced in writing DXL for IBM Rational DOORS.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate across teams to manage requirements for ground sensor systems under development.
  • Capture technical specs in DOORS/CAMEO for developmental projects.
  • Identify deficiencies in development specifications and work with stakeholders to address them.
  • Maintain databases and system models per Missile Defense Agency best practices.
  • Support technical discussions to align development with engineering vision.
  • Develop presentations, reports, and traceability documents for project specifications.
  • Coordinate support personnel to manage databases and models effectively.
  • Evolve existing requirement management practices to leverage new system capabilities.

Benefits

  • Dynamic work environment at the forefront of missile defense technology.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with various DoD and industry teams.
  • Engagement in innovative and complex projects.
  • Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
  • Potential for career advancement within a prominent defense contractor.
Full Job Description
4M Research is seeking a Radar Requirements Analyst to join our team in Huntsville, AL. The selected candidate will possess experience writing in DXL for IBM Rational DOORS, familiarity with model-based-systems-engineering and associated systems like CAMEO, and familiarity with radar systems for missile warning and missile defense.

Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with multiple DoD, Industry, and 4th estate teams to manage requirements for multiple ground sensor systems in development by the Missile Defense Agency.
  • Capture technical specifications for future development initiatives in DOORS and/or CAMEO, as required by program engineers.
  • Compare prime item development specifications to government specifications, identify deficiencies, and coordinate resolution with stakeholders.
  • Maintain databases and system models in accordance with Missile Defense Agency best practices as defined by the Systems Engineer and Transformation Task Force.
  • Support technical discussions and interchanges to vector development of requirements and ensure compliance with lead engineer vision and intent.
  • Develop briefings, point papers, and trace reports for prime item development specification and relevant system model deliveries.
  • Coordinate support from supporting personnel as needed, provide concise instructions and expectations to assist in managing databases and models.
  • Evolve current requirement management practices in response to changing information system capabilities.
  • Capture processes, standards, and techniques in checklists to enable support and cross-team function as needed.
  • Provide technical direction to Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), Design Reviews (PDR, CDR, FDR).

Required Qualifications:
  • Active Secret clearance or higher.
  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or related field, plus 8+ years' professional experience or equivalent work experience that meets guidelines established for job.
  • Master's Degree or equivalent, may be preferred at this level.
  • Knowledge and application of (or interest in) Model Based System Engineering environments and SysML experience (CAMEO).
  • Experience with DOORS and/or DXL/Macro scripting.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree (STEM) and 20+ years working on a missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project or radar system or a Master's degree and 12+ years working on a missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project or radar system.
  • Experience with radar operation or radar acquisition.
  • Knowledge of Electronic Warfare principles.
  • Review of verification results of Prime Item Development Specifications.
  • Works independently, applying engineering rigor to analyze and resolve problems within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Ability to self-manage and initiate within a team structure.
  • Ability to work across organizational boundaries.
  • Ability to decompose complex problems to actionable elements.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Working knowledge of MDA Systems Engineering processes and procedures (MERG, ICWG, CSAG, etc.).

Please Note: U.S. Citizenship is required

Qualified candidates should apply online at

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