Senior Radar Engineer

At K , we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. K  employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. K  is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of K 's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join K 's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

K ’s Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, integrated air and missile defense, and threat and target systems. As a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of War, MAGS provides innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance national security. With a global presence and a strong ethical framework, K  ensures secure, effective, and mission-ready capabilities worldwide.

K  is seeking an experienced Senior Radar Engineer to support Air and Missile Defense programs through technical leadership and subject matter expertise in radar systems, sensor integration, and performance analysis. This role is responsible for evaluating state-of-the-art radar technologies, conducting technical research and trade studies, developing performance assessment methodologies, and supporting the integration of next-generation sensors into existing Army air and missile defense architectures.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with U.S. Government customers, industry partners, prime contractors, and technical stakeholders to assess radar performance, evaluate contractor-developed algorithms, develop analytical tools, and provide recommendations regarding system capabilities, requirements, risks and operational effectiveness. Responsibilities include supporting major technical and programmatic reviews while serving as a trusted advisor on radar-related engineering and operational matters.

As a technical lead, the Senior Radar Engineer will coordinate cross-functional engineering efforts, working in partnership with functional managers and program leadership to ensure successful execution of assigned programs. The position also includes providing technical direction, mentorship, and guidance to junior and mid-level engineers while fostering collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines and stakeholder organizations.

• Conduct radar and mission-level performance analyses, engineering assessments, and technology evaluations to support Air and Missile Defense programs.
• Perform sensor system analysis, architecture assessments, and engineering trade studies to inform design and acquisition decisions.
• Evaluate system performance, technical risk, operational effectiveness, and technology readiness levels (TRLs).
• Develop, analyze, and assess radar algorithms, performance metrics, modeling approaches, simulation environments, and analytical methodologies.
• Design and implement analytical tools, automation scripts, and data analysis solutions using MATLAB and/or Python.
• Review and assess technical documentation, system specifications, requirements documents, CDRLs, Statements of Work (SOWs), and Performance Work Statements (PWSs).
• Provide technical recommendations, engineering assessments, and risk analyses to Government stakeholders and program leadership.
• Analyze complex technical data and prepare reports, briefings, white papers, and decision-support recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams across systems engineering, software,…