Radar Engineer, Senior (Part-Time)

BlackCube Labs; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 145,000; Part time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS in Washington, DC seeks a part-time Senior Radar Engineer to support design, analysis, integration, and reviews of next‑generation radar systems for naval platforms at Joint Base Anacostia‑Bolling.

Candidates must hold an active Top Secret clearance with SCI access and SAP eligibility, have 8–10 years of radar engineering experience, and be able to work in a hybrid schedule with occasional travel to partner locations.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI access and SAP eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of radar engineering, analysis, integration, or fleet support.
• Experience analyzing radar performance for naval or defense platforms.
• Proficiency with MATLAB or Python for modeling and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze radar and computer-processing performance for naval weapon systems.
• Support system analysis, design, development, integration, test, and production activities.
• Evaluate radar-system designs, specifications, and architectures with technical recommendations.
• Develop models and simulations to assess radar performance and mission effectiveness.
• Integrate radar subsystems with hardware and systems teams and resolve interface issues.
• Lead data collection, performance analysis, and field-validation in operational environments.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor engineers, communicating findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Radar engineering

Independent worker

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Systems Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS, a 100% employee-owned federal contractor, is seeking a highly skilled part-time Senior Radar Engineer to support the design, integration, analysis, and technical review of next-generation radar systems for naval weapon platforms at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C.

You will apply deep radar and electronics expertise to solve complex technical challenges, provide technical direction, and collaborate with engineering teams and naval stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-performance mission capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze radar and computer-processing performance for naval weapon systems.
• Support system analysis, design, development, integration, test, and production activities.
• Evaluate radar-system designs, specifications, and architectures; provide technical recommendations.
• Develop models and simulations to assess radar performance, tracking, clutter rejection, and mission effectiveness.
• Partner with hardware and systems teams to integrate radar subsystems, conduct testing, and resolve interface issues.
• Lead data collection, performance analysis, and field-validation efforts in operational environments.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, lead reviews, and communicate findings to naval and government stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI access and SAP eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 8-10 years of related experience in radar engineering, electronic-system design, analysis, integration, test, production, or fleet support.
• Experience analyzing radar and computer-processing performance for naval weapon systems or comparable defense platforms.
• Experience supporting engineering activities across the system lifecycle, including design, integration, test, and production.
• Proficiency using MATLAB, Python, or similar tools for modeling, simulation, algorithm development, or data analysis.
• Working knowledge of radar principles, including phased-array, FMCW, SAR, or pulse-Doppler systems, and relevant laboratory test equipment.
• Ability to work independently and provide technical guidance on complex engineering issues.
• Ability to support a hybrid, part-time schedule and travel to partner research, production, test, or field locations as needed.

Supplemental Qualifications(preferred but not required)

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Experience with large-scale arrays used in airborne surveillance systems.
• Experience with real-time embedded systems, FPGA implementation, VHDL, Verilog, or machine-learning applications for radar target classification.
• Experience supporting Department of the Navy, NAVAIR, or comparable defense acquisition programs.

Part-Time Pay and Schedule

• The advertised hourly range for this part-time role is based on relevant experience, qualifications, contract requirements, and the approved work schedule.
• The anticipated schedule is at least 20 but fewer than 30 hours per week.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $85.00/Hr. - USD $105/Hr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status