Senior Systems Engineer

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Req Title:DARC2 System Engineer 3 (T2031 - Systems Engineer)
Location:Colorado Springs, CO
Description:
ASRC Federal System Solutions, LLC. (AFSS), a subsidiary of ASRC Federal, is a premier provider of systems engineering, software engineering, system integration and project management services for real-time, mission-critical defense systems. AFSS is seeking a Systems Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO to support the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability 2 (DARC2) program.
Key Role:
• Design and implement signal and data processing algorithms for object detection, discrimination, and tracking.
• Create and refine simulations of the radar system using tools like MATLAB, C++, and Python to test concepts and techniques.
• Support the definition of radar system architectures and the development of operational concepts.
• Decompose system-level requirements into specific hardware and software specifications.
• Support the integration of radar hardware and software and participate in testing activities both in the lab and at operational sites.
• Analyze radar test data and performance statistics to verify system performance.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other technical documentation to communicate analysis findings to stakeholders.
• Work with cross-functional and multi-disciplinary teams, including other engineers, program management, and government customers.

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree with five (5) years of systems engineering experience; or three (3) years’ experience with a Master’s degree; or one (0) years with PhD.
• Interim DoD Secret clearance.
• Strong understanding of ground-based phased-array radar principles, including waveform design, signal processing, and electronic protection techniques.
• Experience in using a requirements management tool, such as DOORS, Jira, and Confluence.
• Familiarity with MS Office suite of tools (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).


Preferred Qualifications:
• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Technical writing skills for generating analysis and reports
• Familiarity with the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) program or the design, development, integration, or testing of similar phased-array ground-based radar systems.
• Familiarity or experience with Agile software development methodologies, i.e. Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe.


We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

EEO Statement
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