Yesterday
Top Secret
Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
$125,000 - $150,000
Occasional travel
Aerospace and Aviation
Annapolis Junction, MD (On-Site/Office)
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Radar Systems Engineer to lead the adaptation and integration of Israeli radar systems for the U.S. defense market. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the technical design, customization, and integration of cutting-edge radar technologies, ensuring they meet U.S. defense specifications and requirements. You will work closely with both Israeli and U.S. teams to adapt the systems, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and ensure system performance and compliance. This role involves 25% travel, including periodic trips to Israel to support collaboration and system integration efforts.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the technical adaptation of Israeli 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.
Participate in the certification process, ensuring that radar systems comply with U.S. defense regulations and standards.
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.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Radar Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
7+ 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 Israel for technical collaboration, integration support, and training.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Israeli radar systems or previous work on international radar system integration projects.
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 is a plus but not required.
Experience with leading teams or mentoring junior engineers.
Travel Expectations:
25% travel required, including periodic trips to Israel to collaborate with Israeli engineers, participate in system integration activities, and provide on-site technical support.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to work on innovative, cutting-edge radar technologies for U.S. defense applications.
Dynamic, international work environment with collaboration across cultures and geographies.
Professional development and career growth in the defense and aerospace industry.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the technical adaptation of Israeli 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.
Participate in the certification process, ensuring that radar systems comply with U.S. defense regulations and standards.
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.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Radar Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
7+ 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 Israel for technical collaboration, integration support, and training.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Israeli radar systems or previous work on international radar system integration projects.
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 is a plus but not required.
Experience with leading teams or mentoring junior engineers.
Travel Expectations:
25% travel required, including periodic trips to Israel to collaborate with Israeli engineers, participate in system integration activities, and provide on-site technical support.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to work on innovative, cutting-edge radar technologies for U.S. defense applications.
Dynamic, international work environment with collaboration across cultures and geographies.
Professional development and career growth in the defense and aerospace industry.
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