Chief Engineer - Radar Division

Parsons; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons seeks a Chief Engineer for the Radar Division (M2S2 Program) to lead technical direction from concept to battlefield deployment. You will bridge Parsons, the OEM, and a cross-functional team of engineers and logisticians to advance surface-based radar systems for the US Army program office.

You will guide design reviews, evaluation meetings, and risk mitigation while aligning activities with DoD acquisition processes. A Secret clearance is required to perform this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in radar engineering or defense technology development.
• Experience with surface-based radar design and a major OEM radar manufacturer.
• Proven track record transitioning technology from concept to deployment.
• Strong background in radar subsystems and C2 systems.
• Experience with threat analysis, risk management, and defense acquisition.
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle, PWS, design reviews, and test readiness.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior technical authority for surface-based radar design and integration.
• Partner with OEM radar manufacturer to mature technology to production and fielding.
• Provide engineering leadership across radar subsystems (counterfire, air surveillance, air defense, fire control, C2).
• Lead technical evaluations, TIMs, design reviews, and contract start meetings.
• Support performance spec development and PWS with government and industry stakeholders.
• Conduct threat analysis and inform system design decisions and program direction.
• Identify and mitigate technical and programmatic risks across lifecycle.
• Oversee analog engineering, real-time embedded computing, and software for radar systems.
• Apply modeling, simulation, and statistical methods to validate performance.
• Represent program status at meetings with government and Parsons leadership.
• Ensure compliance with DoD acquisition processes and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Radar engineering

Systems engineering

Defense technology

Technical leadership

DoD acquisition knowledge

Risk management

Embedded computing

Modeling & simulation

Communication

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Modeling & simulation tools

Job description

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Job Description:

Chief Engineer - Radar Division (M2S2 Program) Parsons is in search of an amazingly talented Chief Engineer to join our team! The Chief Engineer will bring deep technical expertise in surface-based radar design combined with program management acumen to support the US Army's Multi-Mission Surveillance Systems (M2S2) product office. This individual will serve as a vital technical bridge between Parsons, the equipment manufacturer, and a cross-functional team of engineers, logisticians, and business management personnel - driving surface-based radar systems from proof of concept through full-scale deployment to the battlefield.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Serve as the senior technical authority for surface-based radar design, development, and integration efforts supporting the M2S2 product office.
• Partner closely with the major OEM radar manufacturer to guide technology maturation from proof of concept through full-scale production and fielding.
• Provide engineering leadership across radar subsystems, including counterfire target acquisition, air surveillance, air defense, fire control, and command and control systems.
• Lead and contribute to technical evaluations of proposals, contract start meetings, technical interchange meetings (TIMs), and design reviews.
• Support development of performance specifications and performance work statements (PWS) in coordination with government and industry stakeholders.
• Conduct threat analysis and technology evaluation to inform system design decisions and program direction.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical and programmatic risks across the radar development lifecycle.
• Oversee analog engineering, real-time embedded computing, and software engineering efforts supporting radar system design.
• Apply modeling & simulation and statistical analysis methods to validate system performance and inform design trade-offs.
• Participate in and support test documentation, test readiness reviews (TRRs), and test oversight activities.
• Guide technology transition efforts, ensuring smooth handoff from development to operational deployment.
• Represent technical program status and risks at program management meetings, briefing government and Parsons leadership as needed.
• Ensure all engineering activities align with DoD acquisition processes, milestones, and regulatory requirements.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in radar engineering, systems engineering, or related defense technology development.
• Demonstrated experience with surface-based radar design and a major OEM radar manufacturer.
• Proven track record transitioning technology from proof of concept to full-scale deployment.
• Strong background in one or more of the following: counterfire target acquisition, air surveillance, air defense, fire control, or command and control systems.
• Experience with threat analysis, technology evaluation, and risk management within a defense acquisition environment.
• Working knowledge of analog engineering, real-time embedded computing, and software engineering principles as applied to radar systems.
• Familiarity with modeling & simulation tools and statistical analysis methods.
• Solid understanding of the DoD acquisition lifecycle, including performance specifications, PWS development, design reviews, and test readiness processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to represent technical positions to government customers, industry partners, and senior leadership.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Prior direct experience supporting the Multi-Mission Surveillance Systems (M2S2) program or a similar Army radar/surveillance product office.
• Experience leading or participating in technical interchange meetings (TIMs) and formal design reviews (PDR/CDR) for radar or sensor systems.
• Familiarity with government contract vehicles and proposal technical evaluation processes.
• Advanced degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience with fire control radar or air defense system integration in an operational or test environment.

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

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