International Radar Systems Engineer – Defense & Integration

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ELTA North America(ELTA NA) seeks a Radar Systems Engineer 2 to lead adaptation and integration of radar systems overseas for the U.S. defense market. You will supervise technical design, customization, and integration to meet U.S.

specifications while coordinating with U.S. and partner-country teams. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in radar systems engineering, strong RF and signal processing knowledge, and a proven track record of cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in radar systems engineering, with a focus on defense or aerospace applications.
• Strong knowledge of radar system design, signal processing, RF systems, and performance analysis.
• Extensive experience with radar system integration, testing, and troubleshooting in complex defense environments.
• Familiarity with DoD standards, including military specifications for radar systems.
• Proven track record of cross-functional collaboration to deliver integrated radar solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues in radar systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for international, cross-cultural teams.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, including periodic trips to the Middle East for collaboration and training.
• Ability to obtain a US security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical adaptation of foreign radar systems for U.S. defense applications, ensuring compliance with U.S. military specifications and standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate radar systems into larger defense platforms and technologies.
• Provide technical expertise in radar system design, integration, testing, and optimization for high performance and reliability.
• Conduct radar system simulations, performance analysis, and troubleshooting to resolve issues.
• Manage system-level design and integration from requirements to deployment.
• Oversee radar system testing, including HIL and end-to-end validation.
• Work with U.S. defense stakeholders to ensure proper integration with operational requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation and user manuals.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior engineers on best practices.
• Participate in design reviews and risk mitigation strategies.
• Support radar system deployment and troubleshooting during installation.
• Stay current on radar tech and defense regulations to propose improvements.

Skills

Radar systems design

Signal processing

RF systems

Testing & troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering (or Electrical/Computer Engineering)

Job description

ELTA North America(ELTA NA) seeks a Radar Systems Engineer 2 to lead adaptation and integration of radar systems overseas for the U.S. defense market. You will supervise technical design, customization, and integration to meet U.S.

specifications while coordinating with U.S. and partner-country teams. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in radar systems engineering, strong RF and signal processing knowledge, and a proven track record of cross-functional collaboration.