Senior RF/Radar Engineer & DoD ISR SME (Secret)

RSC2, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 102,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier benefits package

PTO (paid time off)

Employer matching retirement plan

Job summary

RSC2, Inc. is seeking an experienced RF Engineer SME to support a DoD contract at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. The role requires radar system design, integration, and ISR platform expertise with DoD program experience.

The position is full-time with a comprehensive benefits package and a compensation range reflecting DOE and location—$102,000–$243,000 per year. Active clearance and senior engineering background are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant radar engineering experience.
• Experience supporting DoD programs, ISR and sensor development.
• Demonstrated expertise in radar systems, RF signal processing, and integration with aerial platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the radar technical lead and SME supporting PM SAI’s mission objectives for aerial ISR platforms.
• Provide engineering expertise for radar payload integration, signal processing, testing, and field deployment.
• Evaluate and recommend radar system solutions based on operational requirements and mission profiles.
• Support system design reviews, analysis of alternatives (AoA), and development of radar performance specifications.
• Interface with government stakeholders, program managers, and contractors to align technical performance with program goals.
• Assist in verification, validation, and troubleshooting of radar payloads throughout the system lifecycle.
• Prepare and deliver technical documentation, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to systems engineering processes including requirements traceability, test planning, and configuration management.
• Support live testing and data analysis of radar systems onboard airborne platforms.

Skills

Radar systems

RF signal processing

DoD programs involvement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

RSC2, Inc. is seeking an experienced RF Engineer SME to support a DoD contract at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. The role requires radar system design, integration, and ISR platform expertise with DoD program experience.

The position is full-time with a comprehensive benefits package and a compensation range reflecting DOE and location—$102,000–$243,000 per year. Active clearance and senior engineering background are essential for success.