RADAR Engineer/Scientist

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead seeks a Combat Systems RADAR Engineer/Scientist to join the Advanced Sensor Systems Division at NSWCDD, Dahlgren, supporting naval radar and sensor systems including DBR, G/ATOR, SPY-1/6, ERDDS, and ECDCS. 100% on-site at customer site.

The role focuses on test planning, system integration, and performance validation with DoD customers, requiring aBachelor’s in engineering and Navy Combat Systems experience, plus MATLAB and MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; 4+ years of DoD/industry experience.
• Navy Combat Systems engineering experience.
• Hands-on system testing, validation, and verification including hardware-software integration.
• Experience developing and executing test plans, procedures, and reports for complex systems.
• Experience with automated testing tools and data analysis (e.g., MATLAB).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement detailed test plans, procedures, and schedules for naval surface systems.
• Conduct system integration, qualification, and environmental tests to assess performance and reliability.
• Work with engineering teams to identify root causes and propose design/corrective actions.
• Participate in design reviews, test readiness reviews, and technical meetings.
• Recommend process improvements, testing methodologies, and tools to enhance efficiency and performance.

Skills

Navy Combat Systems engineering

System testing & validation

Test plan development

Automated testing tools & data分析

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, computer or electronics engineering

Other majors include mathematics, computer science or physics

4+ years industry/DoD experience

Tools

MATLAB

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

Combat Systems RADAR Engineer/Scientist (SSETS-2026-25205):

Bowhead seeks aCombat Systems RADAREngineer/Scientist to join our team supporting the Advanced Sensor Systems Division B40 within the Electromagnetic and Sensor Systems Department (B Department), at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD).

Responsibilities

The Combat Systems RADAREngineer/Scientist will work directly with the client supporting Navy and Marine Corps systems that include Dual Band Radar (DBR), Ground Air Task Oriented Radar (G/ATOR), AN/SPY-1, AN/SPY-6, Enhanced Radar Data Display System (ERDDS), Enhanced Coherent Data Collection System (ECDCS), Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) and other Sensor Systems.

Job duties include but are not limited in:

• Develop and implement detailed test plans, procedures, and schedules for naval surface systems (e.g., radar, combat systems, weapon systems) in support of the Amphibious fleet.

• Conduct system integration tests, qualification tests, and environmental tests to assess system performance, reliability, and compliance with customer specifications.

• Work with engineering teams to isolate root causes and recommend corrective actions or design improvements.

• Participate in design reviews, test readiness reviews, and other technical meetings.

• Provide recommendations for process improvements, test methodologies, and tools to enhance testing efficiency and system performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, computer or electronics engineering. Other acceptable majors include mathematics, computer science or physics and 4 or more years of industry and/or DoD experience.

• Navy Combat Systems engineering experience.

• Hands‑on experience in system testing, validation, and verification, with emphasis on hardware and software integration.

• Experience in the development and execution of test plans, test procedures, and test reports for complex systems.

• Experience with automated testing tools and data analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB and other modeling programs) for performance validation.

• Strong organizational skills to handle multiple projects, timelines, and priorities.

• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts

• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

• Position requires 100% of work conducted at customer site.

General Sensor Engineering experience since award of degree:

• Minimum four (5) years if Candidate has a Bachelor’s degree

• Minimum two (3) years if Candidate has a Master’s degree

Specialized Experience:

• Performing complex radar system engineering, design, analysis, or sensor software development.

• Experienced in formulating opinions, decisions and ultimate performance of the engineering tasks associated with the radar/sensor program/project.

• Perform detailed and complex calculations and knowledge of practices/principles necessary to assess advanced radar systems concepts, assess specifications and perform system integration.

• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following specific knowledge areas (as stated in the technical instruction):

• 1) Radio frequency hardware design and/or fabrication
• 2) Demonstrated knowledge of antenna engineering
• 3) Demonstrated knowledge of signal processing and Electronic Protection (a.k.a. Counter-Counter Measures)
• Demonstrated experience and ability to perform detailed and complex calculations and knowledge of practices/principles necessary to assess advanced radar systems concepts, assess specifications and perform system integration.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time

• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Target salary is $105,000/annually to $160,000/annually commensurate with experience

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

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UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

Location : Location US-VA-Dahlgren

Min USD $105,000.00/Yr.

Max USD $160,000.00/Yr.

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Travel Requirement Less than 10%