Radar Systems Engineer - Technical Lead

Dalcom, LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; 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 in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, seeks a Radar Systems Engineer – Technical Lead to guide DoD radar projects, lead technical execution, and develop modeling and simulation capabilities. The role combines hands-on radar signal processing with system design and test planning, coordinating with Government stakeholders.

The candidate will lead analysis, simulations, and large-scale test configurations, contributing to advanced radar concepts and processing techniques while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Physics.
• 2+ years of experience with MATLAB.
• 5+ years of radar systems engineering experience.
• 5+ years of RF signal and data processing.
• 5+ years of RF simulation and/or test design.
• Experience leading the development of RF systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to radar science and technology efforts.
• Lead the technical execution of multi-year Department of Defense advanced radar projects.
• Lead test planning and provide on-site test support for radar division projects.
• Assist the Government project lead with project management and technical activities.
• Lead development of analysis and simulation capabilities to evaluate new radar concepts and processing techniques.
• Use simulations and small-scale tests to assess existing system performance and design large-scale test configurations.
• Develop solutions to complex technical problems involving signal and data processing and radar system design.
• Analyze radar data products to evaluate system and algorithm performance.
• Collaborate with radar subject matter experts and Army representatives to identify future research areas.
• Review external contractor deliverables and present technical results to Government stakeholders.

Skills

Radar systems engineering

RF signal processing

RF data processing

Technical leadership

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Physics

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

MATLAB

C++

Job description

Job Title

Radar Systems Engineer – Technical Lead

Company

Dalcom Engineering

Location

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Salary

$110,000-$190,000

Position Overview

Dalcom Engineering is seeking a Systems Engineer – Technical Lead to support U.S. Army radar science and technology efforts at Aberdeen Proving Ground. Working with Government and contractor teams, you will lead the technical execution of advanced radar projects, develop modeling and simulation capabilities, and plan and support radar testing. This role combines technical leadership with hands‑on radar signal and data processing, performance analysis, and coordination with Government stakeholders.

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 programming/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 engineering support to radar science and technology efforts.


• Lead the technical execution of multi-year Department of Defense advanced radar projects.


• Lead test planning and provide on‑site test support for radar division projects.


• Assist the Government project lead with project management and technical activities.


• Lead development of analysis and simulation capabilities to evaluate new radar concepts and processing techniques, ranging from proof‑of‑concept scripts to large, multi‑file, object‑oriented programs.


• Use simulations and small‑scale tests to assess existing system performance, evaluate proposed or experimental capabilities, and design large‑scale test configurations.


• Develop solutions to complex technical problems involving signal and data processing and radar system design.


• Analyze radar data products to evaluate system and algorithm performance.


• Collaborate with radar subject matter experts and Army representatives to identify promising areas for future research and development.


• Review external contractor deliverables, assess technical progress, and recommend future project direction.


• Present technical results, analyses, and recommendations to external contractors and Government stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Physics.


• 2+ years of experience using MATLAB.


• 5+ years of radar systems engineering experience.


• 5+ years of experience with RF signal and data processing.


• 5+ years of experience with RF simulation and/or test design.


• Experience leading the development of RF systems.


• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Physics.


• 10+ years of radar systems engineering experience.


• 10+ years of experience with radar signal and data processing.


• 10+ years of experience with radar simulation and/or test design.


• Experience leading the development of new radar systems.


• Advanced proficiency in MATLAB.


• Experience with C++ programming.


• Active TS/SCI security clearance.

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.

Candidates identifying themselves as HUBZone residents must be able to provide documentation verifying their qualifying residential address.

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