Ground-Based Radar Systems Architect (Principal)

Apollopros; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Apollopros in Woburn, MA seeks a Principal Systems Engineer (MAT Ramp) for an onsite contract to support GBR systems. You will lead architecture development, define system requirements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver radar solutions.

The role emphasizes MBSE, MATLAB-based modeling, and performance analysis, with a focus on system-level requirements and verification for missile-defense applications. DoD clearance and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics (STEM).
• Minimum 8 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Direct experience with radar or missile-defense sensor systems.
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Cameo.
• Proficiency with MATLAB for algorithm development, system modeling, or performance analysis.
• Hands-on experience in system modeling, algorithm design, test vector development, or radar performance analysis.
• Experience developing or maintaining engineering processes, methods, or tools.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and requirements development activities for Ground Based Radar (GBR) systems.
• Define, characterize, develop, and document radar system architectures and requirements.
• Contribute to architectural framework updates.
• Develop system-of-systems functional and performance requirements.
• Create detailed algorithm descriptions, test scenario definitions, and verification approaches.
• Conduct requirements analysis and benchmarking activities.
• Validate algorithm designs and ensure system-level performance aligns with operational objectives.
• Collaborate with software and integration/test engineers to deliver radar solutions.
• Support technical documentation, technical reviews, and customer engagements.
• Execute responsibilities in accordance with the Code of Conduct.

Skills

MBSE experience

MATLAB proficiency

Radar/missile-defense systems

Analytical/problem-solving

Technical writing & presentations

Interpersonal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics (STEM)

Tools

C/C++

Python

Java

DOORS

JIRA/Confluence

Cameo

Job description

Apollopros in Woburn, MA seeks a Principal Systems Engineer (MAT Ramp) for an onsite contract to support GBR systems. You will lead architecture development, define system requirements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver radar solutions.

The role emphasizes MBSE, MATLAB-based modeling, and performance analysis, with a focus on system-level requirements and verification for missile-defense applications. DoD clearance and US citizenship are required.