Radar Systems Engineer

The Keystone Distinction Group; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a Radar System Engineer with a strong background in weather radar and data processing to lead system requirements, architecture, and verification activities.

You will develop link budgets, run radar system simulations, and ensure robust verification plans. The role includes mentoring, proposal development to grow R&D, and maintaining an in-office schedule of 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in remote sensing is required.
• US citizenship is required.
• Position requires in-office work at least 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Strong background in weather radar and weather radar data processing.
• Create link budgets and perform analysis.
• Conduct radar system simulation and analysis.
• Develop System and Subsystem Requirements Flowdown (Hardware, Firmware, Software).
• Prepare Compliance Matrix and Verification Plans for System and Subsystems.
• Plan and execute Verification Testing.
• Develop and maintain project schedules; create workarounds to keep programs on schedule.
• Design Software/Firmware System Architecture, Block Diagrams, Flow Charts and Verification.
• Stay current with new technology publications and competitor products; promote the company’s capabilities.
• Seek proposals for new business to grow the R&D base.
• Grow the team through new hires and mentor/train staff as opportunities arise.

Skills

Weather radar expertise

Radar data processing

Systems engineering

Requirements flowdown

Verification planning

Education

Master's degree in remote sensing

Job description

Radar System Engineer

Responsibilities

• Strong background in weather radar and weather radar data processing
• Link budget creation and analysis
• Radar system simulation and analysis
• Development of System Requirements and Subsystem Requirements Flowdown (Hardware, Firmware, Software)
• Compliance Matrix
• Verification Plans for System and Subsystems
• Verification Testing
• Schedule development and maintenance, create work arounds to keep programs on schedule
• Software/Firmware System Architecture, Block Diagrams, Flow Charts and Verification
• Stay abreast of new technology publications, competitor products and originate articles promoting the company and professional capabilities
• Seek out and submit proposals for new business to grow the R&D base
• Grow team through new hires, as sales permit, and proactive mentoring and training

Requirements

• Engineering Master's degree with emphasis in remote sensing and 10 years of relevant experience
• Because of our company size and limited experience, this position must work in the office a minimum of 40 hours/5 days per week.
• US citizen