Senior Radar Systems Engineer

PeopleTec is seeking a Senior Radar Systems Engineer to support our Huntsville, AL location. U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance are required.

About the Role

Leads the design, integration, and performance analysis of advanced radar systems for applications, ensuring alignment with mission requirements and system architecture. Provides technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams, driving innovation in radar signal processing and sensor fusion.

Responsibilities

• Technical Authority: Serve as the primary technical authority on radar systems, providing expertise throughout the acquisition lifecycle, including:
  • Array signal and data processing
  • Clutter mitigation
  • Antenna theory and RF design
  • Waveform generation
  • Electronic protection
  • Search/track performance
  • Classification and identification
  • Electronic Warfare and target detection
• Requirements Definition: Translate operational needs into clear, concise, and technically sound system requirements for radar systems.
• System Architecture: Participate in the development and review of radar system architectures, ensuring designs meet performance requirements, are scalable, and adaptable to future threats.
• Trade Studies & Analysis: Conduct and/or oversee trade studies to evaluate different radar technologies, architectures, and components. Analyze data and provide recommendations based on technical merit, cost, and schedule.
• Design Reviews: Actively participate in and lead technical design reviews (e.g., Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review) to assess design maturity and identify potential risks.
• Performance Modeling & Simulation: Utilize or oversee modeling and simulation tools to predict radar system performance under various conditions. Validate model accuracy against real-world data.
• Technical Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks associated with radar system development and acquisition.
• Acquisition Planning: Contribute to the development of acquisition strategies and plans (e.g., Acquisition Program Baseline).
• Source Selection: Participate in the evaluation of proposals from industry partners, providing technical assessments of proposed solutions. May serve on Source Evaluation Boards.
• Contract Management: Review and provide input on contracts, ensuring technical requirements are accurately reflected and enforceable. Monitor contractor performance against technical specifications.
• Test & Evaluation (T&E): Develop and review Test and Evaluation Master Plans and Test Procedures. Participate in or oversee radar system testing, analyzing data and reporting results. Ensure T&E adequately validates system performance against requirements.
• Interoperability: Assess and ensure interoperability of radar systems with other DoD systems and allied partners.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other engineering disciplines (e.g., software, mechanical, systems), program managers, logisticians, and operational users.
• Briefings & Presentations: Prepare and deliver technical briefings and presentations to stakeholders at all levels.
• Documentation: Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system specifications, design reports, test reports, and trade study analyses.
• Industry Liaison: Maintain awareness of emerging radar technologies and trends through interaction with industry representatives, participation in conferences, and review of technical literature.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technical staff.

Requirements

• A strong understanding of relevant DoD and Army doctrine related to radar systems and electronic warfare.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 10 years of relevant experience; additional education may be substituted for years of experience.

About PeopleTec

PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce. Our culture prioritizes employees and customers, fostering an award-winning atmosphere with top talent across multiple technical fields. We invest in our people through continuing-education opportunities, robust training programs, and a comprehensive benefits package.