Radar Engineer (SME)

RSC2 Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Employer matching retirement plan

Job summary

RSC2 Inc. is looking for an RF Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join their team at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. This position requires extensive experience in radar system design and integration, particularly for ISR platforms. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in radar technologies and support Department of Defense programs.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance required.
• Minimum 10 years of radar engineering experience.
• Experience supporting DoD programs related to ISR and sensor development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as radar technical lead and SME for aerial ISR platforms.
• Provide engineering expertise for radar payload integration and testing.
• Evaluate and recommend radar solutions based on mission profiles.

Skills

Radar systems

RF signal processing

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

Job description

Description

Founded in 2009, RSC2, Inc. is a Small Business Administration (SBA) Certified HUBZone Professional Services company headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. RSC2 provides breakthrough expertise, support services, and technologies to make operations, programs and systems of record perform better. Our professional staff is trained to provide world-class services to all types of customers. We uphold the integrity and quality of our work so you can expect only the best from us.

We are seeking a RF Engineer SME to join RSC2 INC!

Requirements

We are seeking a highly skilled RF Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a contract with Project Manager Sensor-Aerial Intelligence (PM SAI) at Aberdeen Proving Ground. This role requires deep expertise in radar system design, integration, and operational support, particularly as applied to aerial intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in radar technologies and a proven record of providing technical expertise on Department of Defense (DoD) programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the radar technical lead and SME supporting PM SAI’s mission objectives for aerial ISR platforms.
• Provide engineering expertise for radar payload integration, signal processing, testing, and field deployment.
• Evaluate and recommend radar system solutions based on operational requirements and mission profiles.
• Support system design reviews, analysis of alternatives (AoA), and development of radar performance specifications.
• Interface with government stakeholders, program managers, and contractors to align technical performance with program goals.
• Assist in verification, validation, and troubleshooting of radar payloads throughout the system lifecycle.
• Prepare and deliver technical documentation, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to systems engineering processes including requirements traceability, test planning, and configuration management.
• Support live testing and data analysis of radar systems onboard airborne platforms.

Requirements:

• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant radar engineering experience.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs, especially related to ISR and sensor development.
• Demonstrated expertise in radar systems, RF signal processing, and integration with aerial platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with airborne radar payloads such as Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) or Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI).
• Familiarity with PM SAI or other PEO IEW&S organizations and acquisition processes.
• Master’s degree in engineering or related field is a plus.

Work Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Employment Type: Full-time, Salary-Exempt

Benefits Package: We offer a top tier benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, PTO, employer matching retirement plan, and more!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.