RADAR Engineer (Journeyman) (4801)

Synectic Solutions, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Synectic Solutions, Inc. (SSI) is seeking a RADAR Engineer (Journeyman) to support the MH-60R/S helicopter sensor systems at Patuxent River, MD.

The role centers on RADAR engineering for the Mission Systems IPT, with secondary support in acoustics, AMCM, and EO/IR systems across the full acquisition lifecycle. The ideal candidate will possess a Technical or Scientific BS/BA, 7+ years of relevant experience, and an active DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Clearance or higher (must be able to obtain)
• U.S. Citizenship required
• 7+ years of relevant experience in labor category
• Experience with RADAR systems and acoustic sensor systems preferred
• Experience with FLIR/EO-IR preferred
• DoD/Naval aviation environment experience preferred
• Experience preparing/reviewing technical documents and risk assessments

Responsibilities

• Provide RADAR engineering expertise for MH-60R/S sensor systems
• Identify and diagnose complex systems engineering issues in acoustics and sensors
• Apply systems engineering methods across acquisition lifecycle
• Review and prepare technical analyses, reports, and change proposals
• Support system integration, flight clearances/airworthiness, configuration/risk management
• Analyze software/components for military sensor systems
• Prepare technical documentation for SETRs and ECPs
• Develop SOWs and CDRLs and gather stakeholder requirements
• Summarize data for reports and presentations for stakeholders
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with program offices, contractors and agencies
• Prepare clear technical documents and gap analyses

Skills

RADAR engineering

Acoustics

Systems integration

DOD/Naval experience

Technical risk assessments

Airborne sensor systems

Proposal/document review

Communication with cross-functional团队

Education

Technical or Scientific BS/BA

Job description

Synectic Solutions is currently recruiting aRADAR Engineer (Journeyman) to support the H-60 Multi-Mission Helicopters Program Office (PMA 299) at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD. The candidate will primarily provide RADAR engineering expertise supporting the Mission Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT) for MH-60R/S helicopter sensor systems. This engineer will secondarily provide technical support in acoustics, Airborne Mine Countermeasures (AMCM) and EO/IR systems. The candidate will support the evaluation of their technical performance, mission suitability and associated acquisition risks throughout the full acquisition process and lifecycle for various mission systems to include Acoustic sensors, Radar, FLIR, and EO/IR systems. Work location is on-site in the Program Office spaces in Building 2272. Travel requirements are approximately two trips a year for a total of two weeks.

Salary Range: $130k - $140k

Responsibilities:

• Provide RADAR engineering expertise supporting the Mission Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT) for MH-60R/S helicopter sensor systems.
• Identify, diagnose and develop solution for modern complex systems engineering issues focused on acoustics and sensors to include but not limited to the AN/AQS-22 Airborne Low Frequency Sonar (ALFS) dipping sonar systems, the Digital Magnetic Anomaly Detection (DMAD), the MH-60R Multi-Spectral Targeting System (MTS), and the Forward Looking InfraRed (FLIR).
• Apply engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test, or evaluate military weapons systems.
• Review and prepare engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation.
• Apply systems engineering experience to perform functions such as system integration, engineering change proposals, flight clearances/airworthiness, configuration management, risk management, configuration management, quality assurance testing, or acquisition and resource management.
• Analyze, design, develop, implement, test, or evaluate software, components, or systems related to engineering or functional requirements of military weapons systems, associated support systems, or management information systems.
• Review and prepare engineering and technical analyses, reports, and other technical documentation.
• Review and prepare and process engineering change proposals (ECPs).
• Review and prepare technical documentation for Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETR) events and lead SETR events as required.
• Facilitate the development of SOWs and CDRLs.
• Gather, analyze, document, and manage technical and performance requirements from all relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Summarizing data, observations, and findings to support the preparation of technical documents, reports, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams, program offices, contractors, and external agencies.
• Prepare clear, concise, technical documents, including gap analyses, plans, and regular status reports/briefings.

Qualifications

• Must have or be able to obtain an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Technical or Scientific BS or BA degree from an accredited college or university
• At least seven (7) years of recent and relevant experience in a position related to the labor category description is required.
• Demonstrated experience in an area of engineering expertise is required.
• Demonstrated experience with RADAR systems is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with acoustic sensor systems is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with FLIR and Electro-Optical/Infra-Red is preferred.
• Experience in Airborne Mine-Countermeasures (AMCM) is preferred.
• Strong background in systems integration of mission systems within a DoD or Naval Aviation environment.
• Must have experience preparing and reviewing engineering documentation, specifications, and technical risk assessments for acoustics or sensor systems.

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About Synectic Solutions, Inc. (SSI)

Synectic Solutions, Inc. (SSI), is an award-winning, 20-year government contracting agency focused on the areas of logistics, engineering, management, and information technology. SSI is a growing organization committed to exceeding customer expectations, to continually improving all products, services, and processes, and to perform all work with the commitment to upholding the highest standards and ethics.