Senior Radar Systems Engineer

SimVentions, Inc; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Competitive 401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

SimVentions, Inc. is seeking a senior systems engineer to lead end-to-end lifecycle activities for next-generation expeditionary radar (ExR) capabilities in support of the U.S. Navy.

The role requires 10+ years in systems engineering, deep radar knowledge, and hands-on modeling and testing, with travel for testing and occasional site visits. The position demands an active Secret clearance, US citizenship, and the ability to coordinate across government and engineering stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering or related field.
• Experience across full SE lifecycle: requirements, architecture, verification, validation, and integration.
• Strong understanding of radar systems, sensor technologies, or defense combat systems.
• Experience with radar signal processing: waveform development, clutter management, electronic protection, EMC, or software modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering activities from requirements development through system integration and verification.
• Develop and maintain system specifications, interface documents, and engineering baselines.
• Support modeling, simulation, and system performance analysis.
• Participate in radar integration, testing, and technical reviews.
• Contribute to radar signal processing efforts including waveform development and EMC considerations.
• Support test planning, execution, and data analysis using MATLAB and lab equipment.

Skills

Systems engineering

Radar systems

Signal processing

Modeling & simulation

Test planning

MATLAB

MBSE

Technical documentation

Education

BS/BA in STEM

ABET-accredited engineering program

Job description

Overview

SimVentions is 100% employee-owned and proudly ranked among Virginia’s Best Places to Work year after year!

Join a team supportingnext-generation expeditionary radar (ExR) capabilities for the U.S. Navy. This senior technical role focuses on systems engineering, radar performance, signal processing, and integration throughout the system lifecycle.

Travel

Travel to Moorestown NJ and Wallops Island for a period of 3-5 days to support testing. Some local travel to the Navy Yard or Quantico VA. Likely maximum of 5 trips a year.

Clearance

An ACTIVE Secret Clearance is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience
• Experience supporting the full systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements development, system architecture, requirements decomposition, verification, validation, and system integration.
• Strong understanding of radar systems, sensor technologies, or defense combat systems. Experience evaluating radar performance and supporting system capability development is highly desired.
• Experience supporting radar signal processing efforts such as waveform development, clutter management, electronic protection, electromagnetic compatibility, or software-based radar modeling.
• Ability to develop or utilize modeling and simulation tools to evaluate system performance, support engineering analysis, and verify design requirements.
• Experience developing test plans, supporting laboratory or field testing, analyzing test results, and documenting technical findings. MATLAB experience is highly preferred.
• Experience applying MBSE principles, methodologies, and tools to support systems engineering activities is desired.
• Ability to develop technical documentation, engineering reports, interface control documents, and present findings to government and engineering stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering activities from requirements development through system integration and verification.
• Develop and maintain system specifications, interface documentation, and engineering baselines.
• Support modeling, simulation, and system performance analysis.
• Participate in radar integration, testing, and technical reviews.
• Contribute to radar signal processing efforts including waveform development, clutter management, electronic protection, electromagnetic compatibility, and software model development.
• Support test planning, execution, and data analysis using MATLAB and laboratory test equipment.

Education

Minimum of a BS/BA in a STEM field from an accredited University or College (Specifically, A Bachelor’s degree from an a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum in one of the following fields: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineer, Electronics Engineering; or A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following fields of study: Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics)

Compensation

Compensation at SimVentions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as alignment with our corporate compensation plan and contract specific requirements.

The projected annual compensation range for this position is $126,00 - $176,000 (USD). This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that SimVentions offers.

Benefits

At SimVentions, we’re committed to supporting the total well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs.

We offer:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive 401(k) programs
• Retirement and Financial Counselors
• Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)
• Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling
• Supplemental Benefit Program

Why Work for SimVentions?

SimVentions is about more than just being a place to work with other growth-orientated technically exceptional experts. It’s also a fun place to work. Our family-friendly atmosphere encourages our employee-owners to imagine, create, explore, discover, and do great things together.

Support Our Warfighters

SimVentions is a proud supporter of the U.S. military, and we take pride in our ability to provide relevant, game-changing solutions to our armed men and women around the world.

Drive Customer Success

We deliver innovative products and solutions that go beyond the expected. This means you can expect to work with a team that will allow you to grow, have a voice, and make an impact.Get Involved in Giving Back

We believe a well-rounded company starts with well-rounded employees, which is why we offer diverse service opportunities for our team throughout the year.

Build Innovative Technology

SimVentions takes pride in its innovative and cutting-edge technology, so you can be sure that whatever project you work on, you will be having a direct impact on our customer’s success.

Work with Brilliant People

We don’t just hire the smartest people; we seek experienced, creative individuals who are passionate about their work and thrive in our unique culture.

Create Meaningful Solutions

We are trusted partner with our customers and are provided challenging and meaningful requirements to help them solve.

Employees who join SimVentions will enjoy additional perks like:

• Employee Ownership:Work with the best and help build YOUR company!
• Family focus:Work for a team that recognizes the importance of family time.
• Culture:Add to our culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• Dress code:Business casual, we like to be comfortable while we work.
• Resources:Excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities to grow in your field.
• Open communication:Work in an environment where your voice matters.
• Corporate Fellowship:Opportunities to participate in company sports teams and employee-led interest groups for personal and professional development.
• Employee Appreciation:Multiple corporate events throughout the year, including Holiday Events, Company Picnic, Imagineering Day, and more.
• Founding Partner of the FredNats Baseball team:Equitable distribution of tickets for every home game to be enjoyed by our employee-owners and their families from our private suite.
• Food:We have a lot of food around here!

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