Senior Radar Systems Engineer

PeopleTec, Inc.•Huntsville, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Senior Radar Systems Engineer to support our Huntsville, AL location. This role leads the design, integration, and performance analysis of advanced radar systems for applications, ensuring alignment with mission requirements and system architecture. The engineer will provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams, driving innovation in radar signal processing and sensor fusion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience
A strong understanding of relevant DoD and Army doctrine related to radar systems and electronic warfare is essential.
Must be a U.S. Citizen

Nice To Haves

An active DoD Top Secret/SCI Preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical authority on radar systems, providing expertise throughout the acquisition lifecycle, including array signal and data processing, clutter mitigation, antenna theory, RF design, waveform generation, electronic protection, search/track performance, classification and identification, Electronic Warfare, and target detection.
Translate operational needs into clear, concise, and technically sound system requirements for radar systems.
Participate in the development and review of radar system architectures, ensuring designs meet performance requirements, are scalable, and are adaptable to future threats.
Conduct and/or oversee trade studies to evaluate different radar technologies, architectures, and components, analyzing data and providing recommendations.
Actively participate in and lead technical design reviews (Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), etc.).
Utilize or oversee the use of modeling and simulation tools to predict radar system performance under various conditions and validate model accuracy.
Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks associated with radar system development and acquisition.
Contribute to the development of acquisition strategies and plans (e.g., Acquisition Program Baseline (APB)).
Participate in the evaluation of proposals from industry partners, providing technical assessments.
Review and provide input on contracts, ensuring technical requirements are accurately reflected and are enforceable, and monitor contractor performance.
Develop and review Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP) and Test Procedures, and participate in or oversee radar system testing, analyzing data and reporting results.
Assess and ensure interoperability of radar systems with other DoD systems and allied partners.
Collaborate with other engineering disciplines (e.g., software, mechanical, systems), program managers, logisticians, and operational users.
Prepare and deliver technical briefings and presentations to stakeholders at all levels.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system specifications, design reports, test reports, and trade study analyses.
Maintain awareness of emerging radar technologies and trends through interaction with industry representatives, participation in conferences, and review of technical literature.
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technical staff.