Systems Engineer II

Ultra Electronics Group; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Educational Assistance Program

Wellness program and incentives

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Eligibility for performance bonuses

Job summary

Ultra Electronics Group in Chantilly, Virginia is seeking a motivated Systems Engineer to lead radar system development. The role involves guiding the design from inception to testing, collaborating with various engineering disciplines, and providing system-level assessments.

Ideal candidates should have a bachelor's degree, strong experience with radar systems, and knowledge of integration testing. Benefits include up to 140 hours PTO, health insurance, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of related experience.
• Must be eligible to obtain a security clearance.
• Experience with traditional radar signal processing applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering projects or technical work packages.
• Guide development of radar systems from design to integration.
• Document and specify system and subsystem level requirements.
• Plan and execute integration and test events.

Skills

Attention to detail

Systems engineering discipline

Radar systems experience

Integration and test planning

Linux-based system integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Matlab

Mathcad

Job description

Position Summary

Leads small‑to‑medium sized systems engineering projects or technical work packages within cost and quality requirements as assigned and may allocate or coordinate work with the project or work package.

Job Description

Ultra Maritime is searching for a highly motivated and detail oriented Systems Engineer to support the development of radar systems. Working closely with RF, Mechanical, Electrical, and Software Engineers, the Systems Engineer will guide the development of the Radar System from initial design, through finalization of the design, and finally through the integration and test events.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide the development of the Radar System from initial design to finalization and integration/test events.
• Work closely with RF, Mechanical, Electrical, and Software Engineers to integrate and test combined hardware and software systems.
• Provide system‑level trade‑space assessments and determine benefit trade‑offs with the Project Engineer.
• Document and specify system and subsystem level requirements.
• Plan, review, and execute integration and test events.
• Provide technical input and cost estimation support.
• Lead a small group of systems or mixed‑discipline engineers.
• Willingness to travel (10%).

Primary Experience

• Strong attention to detail and work ethic.
• Knowledge of proper systems engineering discipline and rigor.
• Significant experience with Radar systems or similar signal processing systems.
• Experience and knowledge of algorithms used for navigation, periscope detection, discrimination or other traditional radar signal‑processing applications.
• Laboratory knowledge including setup and use of Linux‑based system integration, test, and execution.
• Experience planning, reviewing, and executing integration and test events for combined hardware and software systems.
• Ability to document and specify system and subsystem level requirements.
• Experience working with a team to jointly develop a system during all phases of the development lifecycle.
• Review and provide technical input and cost estimation support.
• Provide systems engineering leadership to a small group of systems or mixed‑discipline engineers.

Preferred Experience

• Automated testing of software baselines.
• Knowledge of Navy platforms or common Navy platforms interfaces.
• Knowledge or understanding of X‑band system trade‑offs.
• Experience working with MIL STDs for all types of test requirements (MIL‑STD‑454, MIL‑STD‑901, etc.).
• Matlab, Mathcad, or other modeling languages.

Education & Experience

Typically a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a related field and 3+ years of related experience or a recognized apprenticeship. May be required to maintain security clearance.

Nationality Requirements

Due to the nature of the programs we support, certain roles may require candidates to meet U.S. nationality requirements and be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

What Ultra Maritime Offers You

• Climate controlled, well‑lit and clean work environment.
• Work/life balance with up to 140 hours PTO for the first year, 8 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement).
• Wellness program and incentives.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance, AD&D, disability insurance, and employee assistance program (EAP).
• Company‑paid and voluntary benefits including HSA contributions and additional discounts.
• Eligibility for company performance‑based bonuses annually.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ultra Maritime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace that is fair, respectful, and inclusive, and we make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, marital status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, citizenship status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.