Principal Radar Systems Engineer

1 hour, 9 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
IoT and Embedded Systems
STR

STR

STR is a technology company dedicated to solving emerging national security challenges by developing and applying cutting-edge technology. They focus on cybersecurity, analytics, sensing, and systems to make society safer. As an employee-owned company,...

Aerospace & Defense
251-1K
Founded 2010

Description

  • Research and lead new RF sensing implementations for advanced radar solutions.
  • Decompose customer needs and complex problems into system concepts and solutions.
  • Create, evaluate, and document solutions using engineering tools, including system models in Cameo.
  • Design, direct, and implement multi-function radar system technology as needed.
  • Conduct performance analysis through simulations and real-world testing to validate and optimize radar performance.
  • Apply rigor to ensure systems meet customer needs and program requirements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, specifications, and architectures for radar systems.
  • Ensure seamless system integration and interoperability across software, hardware, integration, and test teams.
  • Develop and specify simulation tools to support test and verification of radar software and hardware components.
  • Lead or support technical reviews, customer briefings, and interactions with program leadership and stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance and support special access programs; U.S. citizenship required.
  • 10+ years of work experience as a Radar Systems Engineer.
  • Bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years of applicable radar systems experience, Master’s degree with at least 8 years, or PhD with at least 5 years; equivalent experience considered.
  • Expert understanding of complete radar systems, including design, development, requirements verification, test planning, test execution, data analysis, and operations support.
  • In-depth knowledge of radar modes, including transmit and receive waveform generation and signal processing.
  • Proficiency in radar simulation tools and MATLAB.
  • Experience preparing and delivering high-level briefings to customers and senior management.
  • Demonstrated leadership and delivery experience on advanced development projects.
  • Familiarity with technical reviews such as SRRs, PDRs, CDRs, and TIMs.
  • 5+ years of experience working with SysML models in Cameo or a similar tool (preferred).
  • Experience with software-intensive systems and open architecture (preferred).
  • Familiarity with programming languages such as C, C++, or Python (preferred).

Benefits

  • Full-time salary range of $204,000 to $284,000.
  • Opportunity to work on advanced research and development programs in defense, intelligence, and national security.
  • Collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical growth.
  • Work at a company with multiple locations near Boston, Arlington, Dayton, Melbourne, and Carlsbad.
  • Mission-driven work focused on making the world safer.

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