Subject Matter Expert (SME) Radar Systems Design Engineer

Freedom Real Estate; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) match

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Torch Technologies is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Radar Systems Design Engineer with 15+ years of software and radar systems experience. You will lead system-level analyses, translate requirements into tests, and collaborate with cross-functional teams for mission-critical testing in rugged Army environments.

You must hold a DoD SECRET clearance and have strong communication skills for senior leadership briefings and vendor engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of progressively complex software engineering experience.
• Proven radar/sensor system design and deployment expertise.
• Ability to present to senior leadership and influence roadmaps.
• DoD SECRET clearance currently held.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and reports to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Perform system-level analysis to identify performance issues.
• Translate requirements into tests for live-fire or simulation.
• Lead IPT and TIM meetings to align design and milestones.
• Support on-site testing at Army facilities (YPG/WSMR).

Skills

Radar design

System lifecycle

Software engineering

Leadership communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Torch Technologies is seeking a **Subject Matter Expert (SME)** **Radar Systems Design Engineer** to support advanced defense and engineering programs. This role involves performing system-level evaluations and contributing to mission-critical test execution in a fast-paced, technical environment. The ideal candidate has a strong analytical and problem-solving skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to solve complex engineering challenges. **As a Subject Matter Expert (SME)** **Radar Systems Design Engineer your duties will include, but are not limited to:*** Reviewing plans and reports to ensure system and software operations comply with requirements and design specifications.* Perform system-level analysis to identify performance issues and optimization opportunities.* Performing detailed performance analyses, generating actionable insights, and recommending architectural or algorithmic improvements.* Translate technical requirements into test cases for live-fire or simulation environments.* Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to improve system performance and reliability.* Support troubleshooting efforts across distributed systems and infrastructure.* Assist in planning and engineering tasks to meet program deadlines.* Provide strategic technical direction and oversight during weekly Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings with vendors to ensure design alignment and milestone adherence.* Advise on the technical agenda items during weekly Test Planning meetings with the project office, ensuring test objectives are comprehensive and program goals are met.* Advise as technical authority at Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) with vendors, resolving complex engineering conflicts and driving design maturity.* Participate in engineering and record testing at Army test facilities, which may include Yuma Proving Grounds (YPG) and White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), providing real-time technical evaluation and on-site decision-making. **Required Qualifications:*** US Citizenship.* Education: Bachelor’s Degree Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).* Experience: 15+ years of progressively complex software engineering experience.* A proven track record of designing and deploying complex radar/sensor systems; recognized expertise in the full system lifecycle.* Ability to communicate directly to senior leadership at times and influence vendor technical roadmaps.* Extensive experience supporting large-scale system testing, validation, and verification in ruggedized Army environments.* Candidate must currently possess a DoW SECRET clearance. **Benefits:**Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.**Applying to Torch Technologies:**Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [e-mail]. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.