Senior Radar Engineer - Germantown, MD

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DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, focuses on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter‑drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance.

RADA DRS in Germantown, MD is seeking a Senior Radar Engineer. The Radar Systems Engineer will define radar system architectures, develop concepts of operations, design radar processing algorithms, develop system, hardware and software requirements, and support integration of radars into counter‑defensive systems. Opportunities also exist to perform statistical analysis of radar system performance using real and/or simulated data.

• Algorithm development
• Signal processing and waveform design
• Electronic protection methods
• Phased array and digital beamforming technology
• Radar search, track and discrimination design
• Statistical and numerical analysis of radar performance data
• Integration and testing of large systems
• Analysis, design, development and implementation of new and/or existing systems/subsystems, including architectural design and requirements engineering
• Support acquisition of hardware and software (or subcontractor services)
• Provide budget, cost, and schedule input for design assignments
• Drive technology and completion of activities on time and within budget
• Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems
• Complete technical projects independently
• Document component and subsystem specifications and material requirements
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with manufacturing, supply chain, program management and the customer as required
• Provide technical expertise and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
• Mentor and coach others as assigned
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 5 years of experience
• DoD Secret level clearance or ability to obtain a clearance
• Knowledge of radar technology and ability to develop technical solutions to complex problems
• Experience leading the development of systems engineering artifacts such as System/Subsystem Requirements Documents (SRD), Architecture Diagrams, Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM), and Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP)
• Ability to interact with customers to define requirements, solutions, trades, costs, implementation, system impacts, and effectiveness
• Experience working with MATLAB, DOORS, Cameo System Modeler

U.S. citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Salary $–$. Additional compensation may include performance‑based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (where applicable).

Benefits Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave, parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, life and disability insurance, telemedicine, and wellness programs.

Location: Germantown, Maryland.

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