Full Job Description
Radar Systems Engineer 2
Location
Annapolis Junction, MD
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead the technical adaptation of foreign radar systems for U.S. defense applications, ensuring compliance with U.S. military specifications and standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems engineers, software engineers, and field service teams, to integrate radar systems into larger defense platforms and technologies.
- Provide technical expertise in radar system design, integration, testing, and optimization to ensure high performance, reliability, and security.
- Conduct radar system simulations, performance analysis, and troubleshooting to resolve complex issues and optimize system performance.
- Manage system-level design and integration processes, from requirements gathering through to final implementation, validation, and deployment.
- Oversee radar system testing, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and end-to-end system validation, to ensure systems meet performance and safety criteria.
- Work closely with U.S. defense stakeholders to ensure radar systems are properly integrated and aligned with operational requirements.
- Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation, including system architecture, integration plans, test procedures, and user manuals.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, offering guidance on technical challenges and best practices.
- Conduct regular technical reviews and provide input on design improvements, system enhancements, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Participate in the certification process, ensuring that radar systems comply with U.S. defense regulations and standards.
- Support radar system deployment, offering technical assistance and troubleshooting during installation and operational setup.
- Stay current on developments in radar technology, defense systems, and U.S. defense regulations, and recommend improvements based on industry trends.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in radar systems engineering, with a focus on defense or aerospace applications.
- Strong knowledge of radar system design, signal processing, RF systems, and performance analysis.
- Extensive experience with radar system integration, testing, and troubleshooting in complex defense environments.
- Familiarity with U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) standards, including military specifications for radar systems.
- Proven track record of working with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated radar solutions.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues in radar systems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in international, cross-cultural teams.
- Ability to travel up to 25%, including periodic trips to middle east for technical collaboration, integration support, and training.
- Ability to obtain a US security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree.
- Active US security clearance.
- Experience with foreign radar systems or previous work on international radar system integration projects.
- Knowledge of radar system cybersecurity standards and best practices in defense systems.
- Familiarity with advanced radar technologies, such as phased array radars, synthetic aperture radar (SAR), or ground-based radar systems.
- Fluency in Hebrew.
- Travel: 25%