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Leonardo DRS

Principal Radar Systems Engineer

Leonardo DRS, Germantown, Maryland, us, 20875

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Developing Talent at a World Class Defense Company Sr. Principal Radar Systems Engineer

Location:

Germantown, MD, US, 20876

Job ID:

112629

DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter‑drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance.

Job Summary The

Radar Systems Engineer

will be responsible for the definition of radar system architectures, the development of concepts of operations for the radar system, the design of radar processing algorithms, and the development and decomposition of system, hardware and software requirements, and support integration of radars into counter‑defensive systems.

Opportunities also exist to perform statistical analysis of the radar system performance using real and/or simulated data. Work is performed in a dynamic and collaborative development environment in support of multiple research and development efforts, working with internal and external customers across related programs.

Job Responsibilities

Algorithm Development

Signal Processing and Waveform Design

Electronic Protection Methods

Phased Array and Digital Beamforming Technology

Radar Search, Track and Discrimination Design

Statistical and Numerical Analysis of Radar Performance Data

Integration and test of large systems

Involved with the analysis, design, development and implementation of new and/or existing systems/sub‑systems. May include Architectural Design, Requirements Engineering, or others. Determine system specifications. Support acquisition of hardware and software (or subcontractor services as needed).

Responsible for driving technology and completion of activity on time and budget

Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems

Ability to complete a technical project independently

Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments

Document component and subsystem specifications and material requirements

Communicate clearly (written and oral) with manufacturing, supply chain, program management and the customer as required

Provide technical expertise and assistance to other engineers and support personnel

May mentor and coach the work of others as assigned

Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 10 years of experience related to Systems/Software Engineering architecture, requirements, determination, development, and implementation

DOD Secret level clearance or ability to obtain a clearance

Mastery of technologies and domain knowledge

Experience leading the development of systems engineering artifacts such as System/Subsystem Requirements Documents (SRD), Architecture Diagrams, Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM), and Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP).

Ability to interact with customers to define requirements, solutions, trades, costs, implementation, system impacts, and effectiveness

Experience working with Matlab, DOORS, Cameo System Modeler

Proven ability to develop technical solutions to complex issues

Desired Qualifications

Prior systems engineering experience on US DoD projects utilizing Model Based System Engineering (MBSE)

Familiar in architecture, hardware, software, and system integration of AESA radars

Experience with radar system concepts; detection, discrimination, track and signal processing algorithms and their behaviors and performance

Familiarity with some of the different missions our radars can conduct: active protection, vehicle protection, hostile fire detection, counter‑UAV, counter‑UAS, all‑threat air surveillance and 3D perimeter surveillance.

Ability to create and deliver both informational and technical briefings; Technical writing experience, in generating technical documents in support of program and proposal documentation, to include CONOPS, Test Plans, etc.

Experience with the development and coding of system models, algorithms, test vectors and analysis tools in support of analyzing radar requirements and performance

Knowledge of Electronic Warfare/Electronic Attack/Electronic Protection techniques

Experience with using Jira as a task management and issue tracking tool

Experience with Agile and DevOps

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

The expected pay scale for this position is $146,497/year - $227,436/year. Should the level, location, or scope of the position change during the hiring process, the pay scale may be modified accordingly. When extending an offer of employment, Leonardo DRS considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position; any Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, the candidate’s relevant work experience, education/training, certifications, and key skills; internal equity; and market and business considerations.

Employment Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Defense and Space Manufacturing

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