Senior Radar Engineer
About The Position
DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance. RADA DRS in Germantown, MD, is seeking a full-time Senior Radar Engineer. The Radar Systems Engineer will be responsible for the definition of radar system architectures, the development of concepts of operations for the radar system, the design of radar processing algorithms, and the development and decomposition of system, hardware and software requirements, and support integration of radars into counterdefensive systems. Opportunities also exist to perform statistical analysis of the radar system performance using real and/or simulated data. Work is performed in a dynamic and collaborative development environment in support of multiple research and development efforts, working with internal and external customers across related programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 5 years of experience
- DoD Secret level clearance or ability to obtain a clearance
- Knowledge of radar technology.
- Ability to develop technical solutions to complex problems
- Experience in leading the development of systems engineering artifacts such as System/Subsystem Requirements Documents (SRD), Architecture Diagrams, Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM), and Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP)
- Ability to interact with customers to define requirements, solutions, trades, costs, implementation, system impacts, and effectiveness
- Experience working with MATLAB, DOORS, Cameo System Modeler
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.
Responsibilities
- Algorithm Development
- Signal Processing and Waveform Design
- Electronic Protection Methods
- Phased Array and Digital Beamforming Technology
- Radar Search, Track and Discrimination Design
- Statistical and Numerical Analysis of Radar Performance Data
- Integration and test of large systems
- Involved with the analysis, design, development and implementation of new and/or existing systems/subsystems. May include Architectural Design, Requirements Engineering, or others.
- Determine system specifications.
- Support acquisition of hardware and software (or subcontractor services as needed).
- Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
- Responsible for driving technology and completion of activity on time and budget
- Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems
- Ability to complete a technical project independently
- Document component and subsystem specifications and material requirements
- Communicate clearly (written and oral) with manufacturing, supply chain, program management and the customer as required
- Provide technical expertise and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
- May mentor and coach the work of others as assigned
- Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
Benefits
- comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
- paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave)
- parental leave benefits
- tuition reimbursement
- professional development support
- life and disability insurance coverage
- company contribution to a health savings account
- telemedicine
- legal insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
- programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
- flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
- competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
