Principal Radar Systems Engineer

The Systems Development Division (SDD) within STR delivers technology advantage into users’ hands and is seeking a Principal Radar Systems Engineer to support/lead the architecting, design, development, and implementation of radar systems that meet challenging customer needs.

Responsibilities

Researching, understanding, and leading new RF sensing implementations for advanced radar solutions; Identifying new technical approaches and working with program and technical leadership to implement these approaches; Decomposing customer needs/complex problems and developing system concepts and solutions; Effectively using tools to create, evaluate, and document solutions and clearly communicate the solution to the team, STR management, and customers, which may include generating system models in Cameo; Designing, directing, and when necessary, implementing cutting-edge technology in multi-function radar systems; Conducting performance analysis through simulations and real-world testing to validate and optimize radar performance; Ensuring appropriate level of rigor is applied to achieve systems that meet customer needs; Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define system requirements, specifications and architectures for radars, and ensure seamless integration and interoperability of the system; Development and specification of simulation tools to facilitate test and verification of radar software and hardware components

Requirements

Active Secret security clearance and ability to obtain a Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility to support special access programs (SAP), for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government; Expert understanding of and experience with entire radar systems and their principles of design, development, requirements verification, test planning, test execution, data analysis, and operations support; In-depth knowledge of how to implement radar modes, including transmit and receive waveform generation and signal processing; Proficiency in radar simulation tools and MATLAB; Experience in preparing and delivering high-level briefings to customers and senior management; Familiarity with the execution of technical reviews (SRRs, PDRs, CDRs, TIMs); Demonstrated experience in leadership and delivery of advanced development projects; Minimum of 10 years work experience as a Radar Systems Engineer; Background should include a Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of applicable experience, Master’s degree and at least 8 years, or PhD and at least 5 years; equivalent experience considered; Strong interpersonal, communication, technical, and peer-leadership skills; self-motivated, detail oriented and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management and individual contributors; Experience defining and leading teams, architecting complete radar systems, and working across the Systems Engineering Lifecycle, with familiarity in Digital Engineering/MBSE

Nice to have

5+ years experience working with SysML models in Cameo (or similar tool); Experience working with software-intensive systems and open architecture; Familiarity with programming languages (e.g. C, C++, Python)