Radar Systems Engineer 2

About the role

ELTA North America (ELTA NA) is seeking a Radar Systems Engineer 2 to lead the adaptation and integration of radar systems design overseas for the U.S. defense market. The role involves 25% travel, including trips to partner countries for collaboration and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical adaptation of foreign radar systems for U.S. defense applications, ensuring compliance with U.S. military specifications and standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems engineers, software engineers, and field service teams, to integrate radar systems into larger defense platforms and technologies.
• Provide technical expertise in radar system design, integration, testing, and optimization to ensure high performance, reliability, and security.
• Conduct radar system simulations, performance analysis, and troubleshooting to resolve complex issues and optimize system performance.
• Manage system-level design and integration processes, from requirements gathering through to final implementation, validation, and deployment.
• Oversee radar system testing, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and end-to-end system validation, to ensure systems meet performance and safety criteria.
• Work closely with U.S. defense stakeholders to ensure radar systems are properly integrated and aligned with operational requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation, including system architecture, integration plans, test procedures, and user manuals.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, offering guidance on technical challenges and best practices.
• Conduct regular technical reviews and provide input on design improvements, system enhancements, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Support radar system deployment, offering technical assistance and troubleshooting during installation and operational setup.
• Stay current on developments in radar technology, defense systems, and U.S. defense regulations, and recommend improvements based on industry trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in radar systems engineering, with a focus on defense or aerospace applications.
• Strong knowledge of radar system design, signal processing, RF systems, and performance analysis.
• Extensive experience with radar system integration, testing, and troubleshooting in complex defense environments.
• Familiarity with U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) standards, including military specifications for radar systems.
• Proven track record of working with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated radar solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues in radar systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in international, cross-cultural teams.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, including periodic trips to middle east for technical collaboration, integration support, and training.
• Ability to obtain a US security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in radar systems engineering, with a focus on defense or aerospace applications.
• Strong knowledge of radar system design, signal processing, RF systems, and performance analysis.
• Extensive experience with radar system integration, testing, and troubleshooting in complex defense environments.
• Familiarity with U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) standards, including military specifications for radar systems.
• Proven track record of working with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated radar solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues in radar systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in international, cross-cultural teams.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, including periodic trips to middle east for technical collaboration, integration support, and training.
• Ability to obtain a US security clearance.

Skills

• Knowledge of radar system cybersecurity standards and best practices in defense systems.
• Familiarity with advanced radar technologies, such as phased array radars, synthetic aperture radar (SAR), or ground-based radar systems.
• Fluency in Hebrew.

Benefits

ELTA – NA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. US Citizenship with ability to obtain security clearance is required.