Radar Systems Engineer

Dalcom Engineering; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Dalcom Engineering is seeking a Radar Systems Engineer at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD to support radar system applications across domains. The role involves leading architecture development, subsystems integration, and requirements management to deliver effective radar/RF solutions for government and private sector clients.

The candidate should have 3+ years in a STEM field, be able to obtain SECRET clearance, and possess strong communication and presentation skills for cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 3+ years of experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.
• Experience applying systems engineering to radar/RF or related systems.
• Experience developing and managing user and system-level requirements.
• Experience defining interfaces and system architectures.
• Experience overseeing verification and validation activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering support to radar science and technology efforts.
• Lead development of system architectures and integration of software and hardware subsystems.
• Develop, allocate, and manage user and system-level requirements.
• Define and assess subsystem interfaces and coordinate integration across radar/RF software and hardware components.
• Evaluate design tradeoffs and balance technical risks across systems and subsystems.
• Develop and assess measures of performance and measures of effectiveness.
• Support test and evaluation planning and provide oversight of verification and validation activities.
• Lead and participate in technical meetings to resolve issues across software, hardware, modeling, and analysis disciplines.
• Manage and lead systems engineering Integrated Product Teams.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on requirements definition, use case development, and subsystem integration.
• Prepare and present clear technical briefings for engineering teams, Government stakeholders, and leadership.

Skills

Radar systems

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Communication

Security clearance

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

C++

DOORS

DoDAF

Job description

Job Title:

Radar Systems Engineer

Company:

Dalcom Engineering

Location:

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Salary:

$110,000-$180,000

Position Overview:

Dalcom Engineering is currently seeking a Radar Engineer to support the application of radar systems across various domains at Aberdeen Proving Ground.

About Us:

Founded in 1998, Dalcom Engineering is a HUBZone certified small business committed to providing engineering solutions to the Government and private sectors. Through specializations in computer programing/software development, engineering modeling and combat systems analysis, Dalcom Engineering takes pride in building and empowering teams that will continue to grow with us.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering support to radar science and technology efforts.
• Lead development of system architectures and integration of software and hardware subsystems.
• Develop, allocate, and manage user and system-level requirements.
• Define and assess subsystem interfaces and coordinate integration across radar/RF software and hardware components.
• Evaluate design tradeoffs and balance technical risks across systems and subsystems.
• Develop and assess measures of performance and measures of effectiveness.
• Support test and evaluation planning and provide oversight of verification and validation activities.
• Lead and participate in technical meetings to resolve issues across software, hardware, modeling, and analysis disciplines.
• Manage and lead systems engineering Integrated Product Teams.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on requirements definition, use case development, and subsystem integration.
• Prepare and present clear technical briefings for engineering teams, Government stakeholders, and leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET Security Clearance
• Experience applying systems engineering to ground- or air-based radar, communications, or RF systems.
• Experience developing, designing, allocating, and managing user and system-level requirements.
• Experience developing system architectures, evaluating design tradeoffs, balancing technical risks, and defining and assessing interfaces.
• Experience calculating measures of performance and measures of effectiveness.
• Experience overseeing verification and validation activities.
• Experience in test and evaluation planning.
• Systems engineering experience involving radar/RF software and hardware subsystems.
• Ability to communicate complex technical ideas and deliver clear, well-organized presentations to audiences at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in radar and/or other RF system design, development, engineering, testing, evaluation, and data analysis.
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming.
• Experience with MATLAB and C++ programming.
• Experience with DoD systems engineering processes and tools, including DOORS and DoDAF.
• Experience developing system architectures and frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to work toward technical and project goals.

What We Offer

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

As a HUBZone-certified Small Business, Dalcom is committed to creating employment opportunities for individuals who live in historically underutilized business zones. Although HUBZone residency is not required for this position, qualified candidates who reside in a HUBZone are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates identifying themselves as HUBZone residents must be able to provide documentation verifying their qualifying residential address. Check Address