Systems Engineer

About the role

Ultra Maritime is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Systems Engineer to support the development of Radar systems. Working closely with RF, Mechanical, Electrical, and Software Engineers, the Systems Engineer will guide the development of the Radar System from initial design, through finalization of the design, and finally through the integration and test events. The Systems Engineer is expected to provide system level trade-space assessments of approaches working with the Project Engineer to determine the benefit trade-offs. At Ultra Maritime, the Systems Engineer will have the opportunity to guide the development and selection of key technologies for the Navy and will have the opportunity to work with complex software algorithms and cutting-edge digital signal processing hardware. The Systems Engineer will have the opportunity to contribute to key strategic approaches for future proposals, IR&D, and additional development activities.

Primary responsibilities

• Provide system level trade-space assessments of approaches working with the Project Engineer to determine benefit trade-offs
• Guide the development of the Radar System from initial design through finalization and integration/test events
• Contribute to strategic approaches for future proposals, IR&D, and additional development activities

Required qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and work ethic
• Experience working with a team to jointly develop a system during the development lifecycle
• Laboratory knowledge including setup and use of Linux-based system integration, test, and execution
• Willingness to travel (10%)

Preferred skills

• Radar systems or similar signal processing systems experience
• Matlab, Mathcad, or other modeling languages
• Experience planning, reviewing, and executing integration and test events for combined hardware and software systems
• Ability to document and specify system and subsystem level requirements
• Automated testing of software baselines
• Experience working with MIL STDs for all types of test requirements (MIL-STD-454, MIL-STD-901, etc.)

Pay

$110,000.00 - $150,000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

• Business performance based bonus plan
• Flexibility
• Generous time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Retirement Options with Company Matching
• Wellness Program and Incentives

This is a permanent position based out of Chantilly, VA. This is a fully onsite position in Chantilly, VA.