Staff Systems Engineer – Ground-Based Radar

Description

The company's Space Sector is hiring a Staff Systems Engineer for ground-based radar work.

The role suits someone who enjoys solving hard technical problems, setting technical direction, and following a project from early concept to operational impact.

Responsibilities

• Help shape radar algorithms and mission capabilities so they meet system mission and mode performance targets.
• Turn system-level requirements into plans for algorithm design and implementation.
• Write mathematical algorithms for radar modes and sensor implementation.
• Run functional and performance analyses of radar systems and their mission modes.
• Plan software integration of system algorithms and model their real-time behavior on the radar platform.
• Carry out kinematic trajectory threat analysis, mission scenario modeling, simulation, and technology trade studies.
• Help develop and derive requirements for radar operational performance, and analyze the resulting data.
• Take part in mission engineering across the Systems Engineering V so delivered performance matches the capability needed in operations.
• Weigh new systems and architectures against cost and mission requirements, and judge how existing and emerging systems perform in realistic environments.
• Join cross-disciplinary Integrated Product Teams, gather stakeholder input, synthesize data, and report results to leaders at several levels.
• Give technical guidance and leadership to the team during development and implementation.
• Shape overall system architecture and performance alongside radar, systems, software, and mission engineering experts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field plus 12 years of professional experience, or a Master's degree plus 10 years, or a PhD plus 8 years.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance at the time you apply, current and within scope.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Demonstrated hands-on expertise with MATLAB and code prototyping.
• Experience working through the Systems Engineering lifecycle for system development.
• Experience with signal processing and radar systems.
• Experience using radar Blake charts for operational performance analysis.
• Working proficiency with common engineering and collaboration tools: the Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence, etc.), SharePoint, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to plan and execute technical projects.
• Proven ability to work independently, organize complex tasks, and contribute in cross-functional teams with a clear customer focus.
• Preferred: active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility at the time of application.
• Preferred: experience with Python, C/C++, Java, or related programming languages.
• Preferred: experience with Agile methods such as Kanban and Scrum.
• Preferred: experience deriving and decomposing requirements for system design, implementation, and planning.

Conditions

Secret clearance is required to start.

No travel is required.

No relocation assistance is available.

Based in Colorado Springs, CO, with the role also open in Baltimore, MD, Bellevue, NE, or Azusa, CA.

Primary level base salary range is $152,900.00 to $265,600.00, a general guideline. The final offer depends on scope and responsibilities, your experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, and may close earlier or later depending on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Depending on the position, overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus on top of base pay.
• Annual bonuses that reward individual contribution and let you share in company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid company holidays, and paid time off for vacation and personal business.