Principal Radar Systems Engineer

1w1 week ago

STR

Dayton, US · Full-time · $204,000 – $284,000

About this role

STR delivers National Defense capabilities through mission-focused strategies developing advanced technology systems for enduring products and solutions. The Systems Development Division seeks a Principal Radar Systems Engineer to lead architecting, design, development, and implementation of radar systems meeting challenging customer needs. You will apply broad perspective across software, hardware, integration, and test.

You will research and lead new RF sensing implementations for advanced radar solutions, identifying technical approaches with program leadership. Decompose customer needs into system concepts, using tools like Cameo to document and communicate solutions. Design and direct cutting-edge technology in multi-function radar systems while conducting performance analysis via simulations and testing.

Collaborate with cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams to define requirements, architectures, and ensure integration for radars. Guide teams spanning the Systems Engineering Lifecycle with hands-on engineering and peer-leadership. Join a dynamic environment working across disciplines on exploration of Radar and EW/RF convergence.

Strong interpersonal, communication, technical, and peer-leadership skills enable effective interaction with management and contributors. Self-motivated and detail-oriented individuals will find opportunities to expand knowledge. Grow your career directing development efforts and junior engineers as needed.

Requirements

Active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret and support special access programs; U.S. citizenship required
Expert understanding of entire radar systems including design, development, requirements verification, test planning, execution, data analysis, and operations support
Experience architecting complete radar systems and working across the Systems Engineering Lifecycle
Familiarity with Digital Engineering and MBSE
Experience defining and leading teams and junior engineers
Strong interpersonal, communication, technical, and peer-leadership skills
Self-motivated and detail-oriented with ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Hands-on experience implementing radar solutions with focus on Radar and EW/RF convergence

Responsibilities

Research, understand, and lead new RF sensing implementations for advanced radar solutions
Decompose customer needs and complex problems to develop system concepts and solutions
Use tools to create, evaluate, document solutions, and communicate to teams and customers, including Cameo models
Design, direct, and implement cutting-edge technology in multi-function radar systems
Conduct performance analysis through simulations and real-world testing to validate radar performance
Ensure appropriate rigor to achieve systems meeting customer needs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements, specifications, and architectures for radars
Develop and specify simulation tools for test and verification of radar software and hardware