Senior Radar Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Parsons•Herndon, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an exceptional Senior Radar Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join the growing Spectrum Dominance (SD) Team in Herndon, VA. At Parsons, we are passionate about developing cutting-edge, creative solutions and fostering a highly sought-out place of employment for many of the brightest minds in the industry. We are a one-of-a-kind mid-tier government contractor providing leading-edge capabilities critical to the future of national security. At Parsons, we have developed a culture of going above and beyond the normal expectations in the delivery of our work. Our clients and employees are the number one reason why we’re successful, and that formula won’t be changing!

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical/scientific discipline specifically related to area of specialty (Advanced degree preferred)
Minimum of 15 years of related professional experience
TS clearance required (TS/ with SCI eligibility preferred)
Radar system design, development, engineering, test, evaluation, and data analysis, with a proven track record of successfully developing and fielding new radar capabilities from concept through demonstration.
Advanced Digital Signal Processing (DSP) techniques applied to radar, including algorithm architecture, implementation trade-offs, optimization for performance and real-time execution, and troubleshooting complex signal chains.
Development, validation, and application of highly complex radar models and simulations to innovate novel capabilities, predict performance, and reduce technical risk.
Deep understanding of the complexities of peer-state and advanced radar technologies, including implications for capability development, electronic warfare, and countermeasure design.
Systems engineering experience with radar, RF, and C5ISR systems, including requirements development, architecture, integration, and verification.
Development of test plans, procedures, and schedules; execution and oversight of laboratory and field tests/demonstrations; and generation of clear, actionable reports.
Preparation of technical reports, briefings, system development schedules, performance specifications, and interface documentation, with strong presentation skills for senior management and government stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline with a focus on radar systems, signal processing, or electromagnetic theory.
Experience serving as a university adjunct faculty member, lecturer, or professor teaching radar, DSP, electromagnetics, or related subjects.
Experience reviewing engineering design documentation and interface control documents (ICDs) as part of formal configuration control and design review processes.
Prior experience as a Senior Engineer or Technical Lead providing technical oversight, guidance, and direction to complex radar development programs.
Proficiency with modern tools and environments for algorithm development and high-fidelity Modeling & Simulation (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Python/NumPy/SciPy, custom C++ radar simulators, or specialized defense M&S frameworks)

Responsibilities

Lead the conceptualization, modeling, development, integration, and demonstration of new radar capabilities and novel signal processing solutions to address emerging threats and evolving mission requirements.
Provide expert-level analysis and guidance on the complexities of peer-state and state-of-the-art radar technologies, including advanced waveform design, electronic protection, countermeasure resilience, and threat-informed capability development.
Apply in-depth, hands-on expertise in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) to architect, implement, optimize, debug, and validate sophisticated radar algorithms for detection, tracking, synthetic aperture imaging, moving target indication, and target discrimination.
Develop, validate, and extend highly complex physics-based and statistical radar models and simulations; leverage deep understanding of existing models to derive innovative new capabilities, performance enhancements, and risk reduction strategies.
Prepare and deliver high-quality technical reports, briefings, drawings, system development schedules, performance specifications, and interface documentation; present results and recommendations to senior government and Parsons leadership.