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Hourly Radar Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Master's degree in engineering or related field, with concentration in antenna/radar coursework ... There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not ...

You will support Code 34 Radar In-Service Engineering Agency (ISEA) Team. Tasking will include ... There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not ...

Systems Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$196K - $270K/yr

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Systems Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$158K/yr

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Radar Systems Enginner

Arcfield

Middletown, RI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Responsibilities
Job Description:
This position will provide direct support to the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Code 34 Radar, Imaging, and Electronic Warfare Teams. Tasking will include analysis, design and capability enhancements, testing support, and in-service support for new and fielded Navigation Radar AN/BPS-15/16/17 Systems, Imaging Periscopes and Photonics Masts, EW AN/BLQ-10 and Early Warning Receiver. You will provide Engineering expertise as part of an integrated technical team made up of Rite-Solutions and NUWC engineers.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Research of modern RADAR system, software, hardware, and information assurance requirements.
  • Technical risk assessment of radar designs and architectures.
  • Analysis of modern radar interfaces, message protocols, and high-speed switch networks.
  • Performance analysis of antenna equipment and digital signal processing algorithms.
  • Evaluate current and future radars using performance specification and testing in various environments.
  • Assess installation and system requirements to determine equipment layout.
  • Develop, review, and execute test plans and test procedures.
  • Develop and review Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and performance specifications.
  • Develop program status reports such as technical assessments, risk assessments, technical recommendations, and Technical Data Packages.

Qualifications
Requirements/Skills:
  • BS 5-7 Years, MS 3-5, PhD 0-2
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in radar systems engineering, design, analysis and/or test
  • Expertise in Radar system components, operating curves, design parameters, performance trades, propagation models, electromagnetic compatibility and interference
  • Expertise in Detection processing, tracking algorithms, and common ARPA functions
  • Expertise in Designing, operating and maintaining S-band and X-band radar systems, specifically on naval surface ships, submarines, or other mobile military platforms
  • Expertise in Conducting data analysis in MATLAB on theoretical sensor models, synthetic data sets, and live measurements.
  • Position requires US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance with the US Government, active clearance is preferable.

Desired Requirements/Skills:
  • Master's degree in engineering or related field, with concentration in antenna/radar coursework
  • Radar analysis tools like Computer Aided Radar Performance Evaluation Tool (CARPET) and Interactive Scenario Builder (Builder) (a three-dimensional, interactive Radio Frequency (RF) Tactical Decision Aid (TDA)).
  • Familiarity with C/C++, Java, and or Python is desirable.
  • Experienced in Linux frameworks, modern message protocols, network architectures, and virtual computing
  • Exposure to information assurance (IA)/cybersecurity technology and engineering processes

Equal Pay Act
This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield 's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections. Min: $88,289.08 Max: $153,517.58
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.