Radar Systems Engineer

FishEye Software

$80K — $190K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Secret Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field.
  • 4+ years of experience in radar, sensor, aerospace, or complex defense systems.
  • Knowledge of radar fundamentals and RF systems.
  • Experience in systems engineering principles.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support systems engineering lifecycle from requirements to deployment.
  • Analyze system performance for detection and tracking capabilities.
  • Participate in system integration and acceptance testing.
  • Perform assessments using operational data to improve effectiveness.
  • Support mission modeling and engineering trade studies.
  • Assist with root cause investigations for system issues.
  • Prepare technical reports and presentations for stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Short and long-term disability benefits.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Additional exceptional perks.
Full Job Description
FishEye Software is seeking a Radar Systems Engineer to develop, integrate, and enhance advanced radar capabilities for mission-critical applications. In this role, you will work across the systems engineering lifecycle, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to translate operational needs into reliable, high-performance radar solutions.

This position requires an Active Secret Clearance and is 100% on-site in Maynard, MA.

This opportunity is contingent upon contract award.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the systems engineering lifecycle from requirements development through integration, verification, validation, and field deployment.
  • Analyze system performance to evaluate detection, tracking, and target characterization capabilities while identifying opportunities for optimization.
  • Participate in system integration, acceptance testing, and operational validation activities for new radar capabilities and system upgrades.
  • Perform engineering assessments using operational data, test results, and performance metrics to identify trends and improve system effectiveness.
  • Support mission modeling, simulation activities, and engineering trade studies to evaluate system performance across operational scenarios.
  • Assist with root cause investigations and corrective action efforts related to system anomalies and performance issues.
  • Prepare technical reports, engineering presentations, customer briefings, and proposal documentation supporting stakeholders.

Required Skills:
  • Active Secret Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 4+ years of experience supporting radar, sensor, aerospace, or other complex defense systems.
  • Working knowledge of radar fundamentals, RF systems, signal processing concepts, and/or sensor performance evaluation.
  • Experience applying systems engineering principles including requirements management, system verification, and validation.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex technical data.
  • Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary engineering organizations.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information.

Desired Skills:
  • Experience supporting missile warning, air defense, or other defense-related sensor programs.
  • Familiarity with phased-array radar, surveillance radar, tracking radar, or other advanced sensing technologies.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package featuring medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; life insurance; paid vacation time, sick leave and holidays; 401(k) plan with company match - plus many more exceptional perks!

Salary Range:

The annual salary range for this position is $80,000 - $190,000 USD. The final salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's education, experience, skills, certifications, and other relevant qualifications, as well as applicable client or government contractual rates.

This position requires eligibility to obtain a DOD Secret Security Clearance; US Citizenship is required. For more information visit the

FishEye's passion is building and supporting mission critical software and providing real time access to mission critical data. Come as you are, we welcome all applicants.

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