Radar Systems Engineer

Software Placement Group; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group seeks a Radar Systems Engineer in Berthoud, CO to lead development and verification across weather radar programs. You will advance system design, ensure compliance, and support growth through proposals and mentoring.

The role requires an Engineering Master's with 10 years of experience and in-office work 40 hours per week. You will develop system/subsystem requirements, verification plans, and help expand the R&D base.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in remote sensing is required.
• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Office-based work 40 hours per week in the US.
• US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development and verification across weather radar programs.
• Create system and subsystem requirements flowdown for hardware, firmware, and software.
• Develop verification plans and conduct verification testing.
• Maintain compliance matrix documentation.
• Develop and maintain schedules, and mentor team members.
• Prepare proposals to grow the R&D base.

Skills

Weather radar

Link budgets

Radar simulations

System requirements

Verification planning

Design architecture

Mentoring

Education

Master's in remote sensing

Job description

Location: Berthoud, CO | Schedule: Full-time, on-site (40 hours/5 days per week)

Overview

An engineering organization specializing in radar systems is seeking a Radar Systems Engineer to lead technical development and verification efforts across weather radar programs. This role is central to advancing system design, ensuring compliance, and supporting business growth through new proposals and team development.

What you'll do

• Apply strong background in weather radar and weather radar data processing
• Create and analyze link budgets
• Perform radar system simulation and analysis
• Develop System Requirements and Subsystem Requirements Flowdown (Hardware, Firmware, Software)
• Maintain Compliance Matrix documentation
• Develop Verification Plans for System and Subsystems
• Conduct Verification Testing
• Develop and maintain schedules, creating workarounds to keep programs on track
• Design Software/Firmware System Architecture, including Block Diagrams and Flow Charts, and verify them
• Stay current on new technology publications and competitor products; author articles promoting company and professional capabilities
• Seek out and submit proposals for new business to grow the R&D base
• Grow the team through new hires, as sales permit, and through proactive mentoring and training

Required qualifications

• Engineering Master's degree with emphasis in remote sensing
• 10 years of relevant experience
• Must work in the office a minimum of 40 hours/5 days per week
• US citizen

Why this role

This position offers the opportunity to lead radar system engineering efforts end-to-end, from requirements through verification, while contributing directly to business growth and team development.