Systems Engineer - Radar Data Analyst – Level 3 or Level 4 (AHT)

Description

The company's space division in Colorado Springs, CO is hiring a Systems Engineer - Radar Data Analyst at Level 3 or Level 4.

The role can be filled at either level.

No relocation assistance is offered.

A Secret clearance is required before you start.

Travel is about 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Help build and integrate radar subsystems and components so they meet the platform's mission goals.
• Write, analyze and refine requirements, turning customer needs into hardware and software specifications.
• Run functional and performance analyses on Technical Performance Measurements (TPMs) and Key Performance Parameters (KPPs).
• Track and balance key radar metrics such as losses, accuracy and sensitivity.
• Design mathematical algorithms for implementing radar modes and sensors.
• Help write software that models system behavior in real time and runs constructive simulations of sensors and other platforms.
• Gather input from stakeholders, make sense of the data, and present results to leaders at several levels.
• Carry out mission engineering across the Systems Engineering "V" so delivered performance matches the operational capability needed. Compare new systems and architectures against cost and mission requirements, and judge how well current and emerging capabilities work in realistic operating environments.
• Lead the team through development and implementation work.

Requirements

• Level 3: 5 years with a STEM science Bachelor's; 3 years with a Master's; 1 year with a PhD.
• Level 4: 8 years with a STEM science Bachelor's; 6 years with a Master's; 4 years with a PhD.
• An active U.S. Government Secret clearance at the time you apply, current and within scope, plus the ability to obtain and keep SCI approval and access.
• Skill in prototyping code in MATLAB, Python or similar languages.
• Work history across the Systems Engineering lifecycle for system development.
• Background in signals processing.
• Background in radar systems.
• Preferred: experience applying the radar range equation and Swerling models to assess operational performance.
• Preferred: working knowledge of MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Preferred: strong problem-solving skills and a record of planning projects and carrying them through.
• Preferred: ability to plan and organize work on your own and to work in cross-functional teams with a customer focus.
• Preferred: familiarity with MBSE modeling in Cameo Enterprise Architecture.
• Preferred: familiarity with Agile methods such as Kanban and Scrum.
• Preferred: experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Preferred: experience with SharePoint.
• Preferred: experience analyzing, testing or integrating electronics system performance.
• Preferred: understanding of the physical limits on running complex algorithms on real hardware.

Conditions

Based in Colorado Springs, CO.

Travel is about 10% of the time.

A Secret clearance is needed before you start.

No relocation assistance is offered.

Primary level base salary: $103,600.00 to $155,400.00. Secondary level base salary: $129,300.00 to $193,900.00.

Base pay is a general guide. The company considers scope and responsibilities, your experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Applications are expected to stay open for about 20 days from the posting date, which may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Total rewards package covering health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation or personal business.
• Depending on the position, possible overtime pay, shift differential and a discretionary annual bonus, which rewards individual contributions and shares in company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.