Systems Engineer

Apollo Professional Solutions; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Apollopros in Woburn, MA seeks a Senior Systems Engineer (MAT Ramp) to lead architecture and requirements development for Ground Based Radar systems. You will craft radar architectures and requirements, and collaborate with software and integration/test engineers to deliver radar solutions.

The role emphasizes modeling, system analysis, and verification of radar sensor performance using MBSE/Cameo, MATLAB, and related tools. DoD clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Direct radar or missile-defense sensor systems experience.
• MBSE and Cameo experience.
• MATLAB proficiency for modeling and analysis.
• System modeling, algorithm design, and test vector development.
• Strong writing, presentation, and teamwork skills.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and requirements for GBR systems.
• Develop system architectures and requirements and document updates.
• Collaborate with software and integration/test engineers to deliver radar solutions.

Skills

System modeling

Algorithm development

Requirements engineering

Problem solving

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Advanced STEM degree

Tools

MBSE

Cameo

MATLAB

Python/C++/Java

DOORS

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer (MAT Ramp)

Location: Woburn, Massachusetts (Onsite).

Contract: Contract Position; salary $93.03/hr.

Summary: Support the Systems Engineering (SE) Long Range Radars (LRR) department within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Surface Radars & Sensors Center. Contribute to the enhancement and modernization of Ground Based Radar (GBR) systems. Develop and analyze system requirements, create system architectures, and collaborate with systems, software, and integration/test engineering teams. Support concept development, architectural design, requirements development and flow-down, modeling and simulation, systems analysis, integration, test, and evaluation of radar and missile defense sensor systems.

Responsibilities

• Senior Systems Engineer (MAT Ramp) Lead architecture and requirements development activities for Ground Based Radar (GBR) systems. Define, characterize, develop, and document radar system architectures and requirements. Contribute to architectural framework updates. Develop system-of-systems functional and performance requirements. Create detailed algorithm descriptions, test scenarios, and verification approaches. Conduct requirements analysis and benchmarking activities. Validate algorithm designs and ensure system-level performance aligns with operational objectives. Collaborate with software and integration/test engineers to deliver radar solutions. Support technical documentation, technical reviews, and customer engagements. Execute responsibilities in accordance with the Code of Conduct.

Required Qualifications

• Senior Systems Engineer (MAT Ramp) Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics (STEM).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Direct experience with radar or missile-defense sensor systems.
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and/or Cameo.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, including object-oriented programming, for algorithm development, system modeling, or performance analysis.
• Hands-on experience in system modeling, algorithm design, test vector development, or radar performance analysis.
• Experience developing or maintaining engineering processes, methods, or tools.
• Demonstrated analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with geographically distributed teams.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Senior Systems Engineer (MAT Ramp) Advanced STEM degree.
• Experience with radar concepts including detection, discrimination, tracking, signal processing algorithms, and performance analysis.
• Experience developing and coding system models, algorithms, test vectors, and evaluation tools.
• Experience with system-level requirements development, documentation, and maintenance.
• Experience with system-level software architecture development and design.
• Experience with Python, C/C++, Java, or DOORS.
• Experience using Agile methodologies and tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience interfacing with customers and leading development of technical solutions for complex requirements.
• Experience collaborating across disciplines and organizational levels.

Clearance Requirements

Senior Systems Engineer (MAT Ramp) Our client requires that candidates must have an active/current DoD Secret Personnel Clearance (PCL) to start, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.