Systems Engineer - Radar Test

Protingent; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Pre‑tax commuter benefits

Job summary

Protingent Staffing is seeking a Systems Engineer – Radar Test for a contract role located in Crane, IN. The engineer will develop and execute comprehensive radar test plans, including HWIL/SWIL, and collaborate with software teams on system requirements for tracking and discrimination algorithms.

The role requires 7–15 years in defense/aerospace, hands-on radar/RF experience, and strong leadership with a results-driven approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 7–15 years of defense or aerospace experience on development programs.
• Hands-on integration and test experience with radar systems or RF subsystems.
• Development-side program experience; government support or SETA roles not favored.
• Demonstrated testing best practices, data collection and analysis.
• Experience with radar signal processing, RF hardware, phased arrays or tracking algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Develop subsystem and system-level test plans and reports for radar sensor and signal processing systems.
• Lead HWIL, SWIL, anechoic chamber testing, and field-level radar testing.
• Lead RCCA investigations and reduce contributors through analysis or hands-on testing.
• Collaborate with Software Engineering to develop software and test requirements for algorithms.
• Support radar field test planning, system prep and test execution at government test ranges.
• Develop system architectures for radar systems, including RF front-end and data handling.
• Conduct trade studies and design research to determine optimal requirements and architecture.
• Create interface definitions, schematics and design docs; perform peer reviews.
• Participate in planning, design, testing and deployment of complex radar systems.
• Lead or support SE TRR and Test Readiness Reviews.

Skills

Radar test experience

RF hardware experience

Test planning

System requirements development

Leadership capabilities

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

HWIL testing

SWIL testing

Job description

Position Title

Systems Engineer – Radar Test

Overview

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Systems Engineer – Radar Test opportunity located in Crane, IN.

Job Responsibilities

• Developing subsystem and system-level test plans and reports for radar sensor and signal processing systems
• Leading and conducting various kinds of testing including hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HWIL), Software‑in‑the‑Loop (SWIL), anechoic chamber testing, and field‑level radar testing
• Leading root cause corrective action (RCCA) investigations and eliminating contributors through analysis and/or hands‑on testing
• Working in conjunction with Software Engineering teams to develop software system requirements and test requirements for radar signal processing, tracking, and discrimination algorithms
• Supporting radar field test planning, system preparation, and test execution at government test ranges and other test facilities
• Developing system architectures for radar systems and subsystems, including RF front‑end, signal processing chains, and data handling
• Conducting trade studies and performing design research of engineering concepts to determine optimal requirements and system architecture
• Developing system/subsystem interface definitions, system schematics, and design documentation; performing peer reviews of fellow team members' work
• Participating in planning, design, testing, and deployment of moderately complex engineered radar systems to ensure conformance with functional specifications and customer requirements
• Leading or supporting system engineering technical reviews (SETR) including Test Readiness Reviews (TRR)

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related engineering discipline
• 7–15 years of industry experience in defense or aerospace development programs
• Hands‑on integration and test experience with radar systems and/or RF subsystems is a must
• Development‑side program experience required; candidates from government support or SETA/advisory roles will not be considered
• Demonstrated testing best practices including managing test configurations, adhering to safety procedures, and organizing data collection and analysis
• Experience with radar signal processing, RF hardware, phased array systems, or target tracking algorithms strongly preferred
• Sharp analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
• Demonstrated technical leadership capabilities with a results‑oriented, hands‑on approach

Job Details

Job Type: Contract

Location: Crane, IN

Pay Rate: Market Rate

Required US Citizenship – May be required to obtain and maintain U.S. DoD Secret Clearance at the appropriate level.

Benefits Package

Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre‑tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent

Protingent is an Award‑Winning provider of top‑tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.