RF/Radar Systems Engineer (Senior Level) - ATAS - Open Rank

Overview:

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Project/Unit Description

ATAS/SDD projects focus on developing RF hardware systems for a wide range of Department of Defense applications which primarily include radar; threat system simulations; test and evaluation related to threat radars, missiles, air and ground vehicles; power systems; and embedded computing and control systems but often span into electronic warfare, high power microwave (HPM) systems, and weapon systems.

Job Purpose

RF/Radar Systems Engineers work with a team to perform advanced system and algorithm development using established systems engineering approaches. Based on detailed trade studies and requirements analyses, radar systems engineers develop solutions to satisfy system requirements and perform functions related to all aspects of radar system design.  These functions include the development of the complete architectural design of radar systems, investigation and development of new algorithms to advance key sensor capabilities by leveraging signal processing techniques and novel waveform development, development of detailed simulations of algorithms and systems for design verification or to facilitate operational software development, the design of sensor modes that maximize sensor performance, the collection and analysis of data from laboratory or flight tests, and formal verification that the final design solution meet all system requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop requirements and direct others to perform design and theory research and lab testing tasks as task lead.
• Mentor others in developing methods and expertise in broad areas of design, theory, and testing as task lead.
• Document work of design, theory, and test in written and presentation form as team lead.
• Coordinate documentation inputs from team.
• Primary lead on the development of whitepapers and proposals in research areas of expertise.
• Primary lead on sponsors and potential sponsors engagement.
• Primary author of entire technical reports/presentations of projects, journal articles, and conference presentations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in RF system development.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in antenna design, development, and testing.
• Perform assessments of RF system capabilities for new RF system design, development, and fabrication.
• Support proposal development by developing technical content and estimating level of effort.
• Serve as mentor for junior and mid-level engineers.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• 9-13 years of relevant work experience with BS (or related degree); or
  7-11 years of relevant work experience with MS (or related degree); or
  4+ years of relevant work experience with PhD.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance.
• Experience collaborating, organizing, teaming, and communicating with a diverse team of government sponsors, researchers, and other stakeholders to facilitate project performance.
• Experience in proposal development and leadership of sponsored research projects.
• Experience developing and delivering technical b