Senior Radar Systems Engineer for Space Defense

Riverside Research Institute; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Research Institute seeks a seasoned Radar Systems Engineer to support national radar programs at a DoD facility. The role emphasizes requirements analysis, system modernization, and performance assessment, with a focus on large-scale radar platforms.

The candidate must have the relevant security clearance and a strong capability in briefing, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver mission-critical results.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree, 8 years with a Master's degree, or a PhD with 5 years experience.
• Radar Systems Engineering experience required.
• Life Cycle Management experience.
• Familiarization with Space Surveillance, Missile Warning, and Missile Defense mission requirements.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance, with eligibility to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support system and mission requirements analysis, feasibility studies, system modernization and architecture studies.
• Provide acquisition and sustainment systems engineering support for various radar systems.
• Perform radar system and mission performance assessment, including detection, track, and classification performance.
• Conduct technical data analysis for large-scale radar systems.
• Investigate and analyze root causes of system and software performance anomalies; support modernization efforts.
• Provide system test support, IV&V, algorithm prototyping, and simulation.

Skills

Radar Systems Engineering

Life Cycle Management

Technical briefings

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Physics / Computer Engineering / CS

Master's degree in related field

PhD with 5 years experience

Job description

Riverside Research Institute seeks a seasoned Radar Systems Engineer to support national radar programs at a DoD facility. The role emphasizes requirements analysis, system modernization, and performance assessment, with a focus on large-scale radar platforms.

The candidate must have the relevant security clearance and a strong capability in briefing, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver mission-critical results.