Radar Systems Engineer - Technical Lead

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Job Description:

Parsons welcomes an exceptional systems engineer to join our on-going Science and Technology (S&T) efforts at one of the Army’s premier R&D Centers at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland. As part of the program supporting advanced radar capabilities development, you’ll be an integral part of a government and contractor team using state-of-the-art engineering and modeling tools and applying subject matter expertise in the areas of advanced radar technology, modeling and simulation, and software/hardware development for current and future Army radar and sensor systems.

Responsibilities:

• Provide engineering support to radar science and technology efforts
• Lead the technical execution of multi-year Department of Defense advanced radar projects
• Lead test planning activities and provide on-site test support to support radar division projects
• Assist the Government project lead with project management and technical work as needed
• Lead development of analysis/simulation capabilities to explore/test new radar concepts and processing techniques (from small proof of concept scripts to large multi-file object-oriented programs)
• Use simulations and small-scale tests to model and assess performance of existing systems, to inform viability of proposed or experimental capabilities, and to design large-scale test event configurations
• Implement solutions to complex technical problems related to signal/data processing and radar systems design
• Analyze radar data products to determine performance of systems and/or algorithms
• Work with radar subject matter experts and Army representatives to identify promising paths for future investigation / development
• Review deliverables from external contractors to evaluate project progress and make recommendations for future direction
• Present results and analysis to external contractors and government stakeholders

Requirements:

• B.S. in electrical engineering, computer engineering or physics
• 2+ years of experience with MATLAB
• 5+ years of radar systems engineering experience
• 5+ years of experience with RF signal/data processing
• 5+ years of experience with RF simulation and/or test design
• Experience leading the development of RF systems
• Active Secret Clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• M.S. in electrical engineering, computer engineering or physics
• 10+ years of radar systems engineering experience

• 10+ years of experience with radar signal/data processing
• 10+ years of experience with radar simulation and/or test design
• Experience leading development of new radar systems
• MATLAB expertise
• C++ experience
• Active TS / SCI Clearance

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.​

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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