Radar Systems Engineer

Fisheye Software; Maynard (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Job summary

FishEye Software seeks a Radar Systems Engineer to develop, integrate, and enhance advanced radar capabilities for mission-critical applications. This position is 100% on-site in Maynard, MA and requires an Active Secret Clearance and U.S. citizenship.

The role covers the full systems engineering lifecycle and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance radar solutions. The candidate will engage in requirements management, verification, validation, and field

Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance and U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 4+ years of experience supporting radar, sensor, aerospace, or other complex defense systems.
• Experience with radar fundamentals, RF systems, signal processing concepts, and/or sensor performance evaluation.
• Experience applying systems engineering principles including requirements management, verification, and validation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex technical data.
• Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary engineering organizations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information.

Responsibilities

• Support the systems engineering lifecycle from requirements development through integration, verification, validation, and field deployment.
• Analyze system performance to evaluate detection, tracking, and target characterization capabilities while identifying opportunities for optimization.
• Participate in system integration, acceptance testing, and operational validation activities for new radar capabilities and system upgrades.
• Perform engineering assessments using operational data, test results, and performance metrics to identify trends and improve system effectiveness.
• Support mission modeling, simulation activities, and engineering trade studies to evaluate system performance across operational scenarios.
• Assist with root cause investigations and corrective action efforts related to system anomalies and performance issues.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering presentations, customer briefings, and proposal documentation supporting stakeholders.

Skills

Active Secret Clearance

U.S. Citizenship

Analytical skills

Radar/RF knowledge

Systems engineering

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors degree in CS / EE / SE / Physics / Aerospace or related

Job description

FishEye Software is seeking a Radar Systems Engineer to develop, integrate, and enhance advanced radar capabilities for mission‑critical applications. In this role, you will work across the systems engineering lifecycle, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to translate operational needs into reliable, high‑performance radar solutions.

This position requires an Active Secret Clearance and is 100% on‑site in Maynard, MA.

This opportunity is contingent upon contract award.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the systems engineering lifecycle from requirements development through integration, verification, validation, and field deployment.
• Analyze system performance to evaluate detection, tracking, and target characterization capabilities while identifying opportunities for optimization.
• Participate in system integration, acceptance testing, and operational validation activities for new radar capabilities and system upgrades.
• Perform engineering assessments using operational data, test results, and performance metrics to identify trends and improve system effectiveness.
• Support mission modeling, simulation activities, and engineering trade studies to evaluate system performance across operational scenarios.
• Assist with root cause investigations and corrective action efforts related to system anomalies and performance issues.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering presentations, customer briefings, and proposal documentation supporting stakeholders.

Required Skills

• Active Secret Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 4+ years of experience supporting radar, sensor, aerospace, or other complex defense systems.
• Working knowledge of radar fundamentals, RF systems, signal processing concepts, and/or sensor performance evaluation.
• Experience applying systems engineering principles including requirements management, system verification, and validation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex technical data.
• Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary engineering organizations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information.

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting missile warning, air defense, or other defense‑related sensor programs.
• Familiarity with phased‑array radar, surveillance radar, tracking radar, or other advanced sensing technologies.

FishEye Software is proud to be recognized as one of the Boston Globe's Top Places to Work 2025. We offer a comprehensive benefits package featuring medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long‑term disability; life insurance; paid vacation time, sick leave and holidays; 401(k) plan with company match - plus many more exceptional perks!

Salary Range

The annual salary range for this position is $80,000 - $190,000 USD. The final salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's education, experience, skills, certifications, and other relevant qualifications, as well as applicable client or government contractual rates.

This position requires eligibility to obtain a DOD Secret Security Clearance; US Citizenship is required. For more information visit the DCSA site.

FishEye's passion is building and supporting mission‑critical software and providing real‑time access to mission‑critical data. Come as you are, we welcome all applicants.

FishEye Software, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and participates in E‑Verify. For more information on our EOE and AAP programs, visit www.fisheyesoftware.com/careers.

* Please Note: FishEye does not accept applications from agencies, 3rd party vendors, or applications with incomplete information.

FishEye Software may conduct background checks, criminal background investigation, and/or security clearance investigation through 3rd party organizations.