Senior Radar Systems Engineer – Space & Defense

Riverside Research; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 115,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Research, an independent National Security nonprofit, seeks a Radar Systems Engineer to analyze and modernize large radar systems at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado. You will apply system engineering practices across lifecycle phases, with emphasis on performance assessment, data analysis, and verification activities.

The role requires extensive experience with radar programs, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse teams in a dynamic defense

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree, 8 years with a Master's degree, a PhD with 5 years experience in electrical engineering, physics, computer engineering, or computer science, or equivalent experience is typically required for this level.
• Radar Systems Engineering experience.
• Life Cycle Management experience.
• Familiarization with Space Surveillance, Missile Warning, and Missile Defense mission requirements.
• Technical Orders Development experience.
• Acquisition Documentation Development (SEP, LCSP, PESHE, SRD, ORD, ICD, etc.) experience.
• Source Selection support experience (PWS development, Market Research, development of bidders library, etc.).
• Experience in developing and presenting technical and programmatic briefings, presentations and papers.
• Familiarization with large Phased Array Radar systems (UEWR, PARCS, COBRA DANE, LRDR.).
• The candidate must possess an active DoD Secret Security Clearance, with eligibility to obtain and maintain a 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 object classification/discrimination performance.
• Conduct technical data analysis for a wide array of engineering problems involving large‑scale radar systems, which may include ground‑based and mobile radar platforms.
• Investigate and conduct root‑cause analysis of system and software performance anomalies. Assist with system modernization and system architecture studies.
• Provide system test support, assist with Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V), algorithm prototyping, and simulation.
• Investigate and define mitigation of system and software performance anomalies.
• Manage customer relationships, develop and present briefings, technical papers and other documents, and provide recommendations in support of customer needs, and act as a technical liaison.
• Stay up‑to‑date with current technologies and technical developments.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer‑generated reports.
• Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.

Skills

Radar Systems Engineering

Life Cycle Management

Space Surveillance

Missile Defense requirements

Technical Orders Development

Acquisition Documentation

Source Selection

Technical Briefings

Phased Array Radars

Security Clearance (DoD Secret)

Job description

Riverside Research, an independent National Security nonprofit, seeks a Radar Systems Engineer to analyze and modernize large radar systems at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado. You will apply system engineering practices across lifecycle phases, with emphasis on performance assessment, data analysis, and verification activities.

The role requires extensive experience with radar programs, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse teams in a dynamic defense