Overview

Principal Radar Modeling Engineer

LOCATION: Columbia, Maryland

JOB STATUS: Full Time

CLEARANCE: Secret 

SALARY: $110,000-$190,000

 

 

SEG supports the US Navy and Missile Defense Agency (MDA) by performing trade studies, design prototyping, and analysis of radars, EO/IR sensors, seeker systems, electronic warfare systems, and weapon systems.  

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

The candidate must be a US citizen and have a background that would permit the U.S. Department of Defense to issue a Secret clearanceCandidates must possess at least a Bachelor of Science degree in a technical discipline such as Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics. Candidates must have at least 20 years of experience in the design of, or analysis of sensor systems, seekers, electronic warfare systems, or weapon systems.  Strong people skills and technical leadership experience are a must.MATLAB and/or Python proficiency

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS 

Detailed experience modeling radar systems (SPY/TPY) that support MDA and Navy missions, (Direct experience with Aegis system is desired) Experience performing radar system modeling, performance prediction, and data analysisExperience in working with MDA/NAVY/AEGIS ecosystem and engaging with external stakeholdersExperience with Digital Signal Processing and/or Digital Beam FormingExperience in Aegis SPY-1, MMSP/BSP is highly desiredFamiliarity with data extraction and analysis for the Aegis SPY-1 RadarFamiliarity with electronic attack and protection techniquesRadar engineering analysis, including the use of Blake chartsStrong understanding of RF propagationStrong MATLAB and/or Python skillsGraduate-level coursework and/or hands-on project experience in radar systems and radar signal processingPrior experience with sensor HW design, signal processing, tracking algorithms, and/or resource managementExperience in development of simulation tools and test tools for sensor analysis

 RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the development and execution of radar and/or RF seeker simulations, add new capabilities to existing simulations, and deliver the simulations to both support internal analysis and as inclusion in deliverable simulations to our government customers and end-users.  Understanding customer requirements, demonstrating the capability to customers and stakeholders, and potentially leading a team of engineers and software developers to design and develop these simulation solutions.  Prioritize new simulation tool capabilities while maintaining existing ones. 

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