Radar Systems Engineer 2

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Radar Systems Engineer 2
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD Travel: Up to 10%, including international travel
Overview: Our client-a global leader in developing advanced electronic systems for U.S. government defense initiatives-is seeking a skilled Radar Systems Engineer 2 to support the integration and customization of software-based radar technologies for U.S. military applications. This role offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical systems alongside both U.S. and overseas development teams, contributing to the next generation of defense innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
Customize and integrate foreign-developed radar software to meet U.S. defense specifications. Collaborate with international software developers and domestic defense stakeholders to ensure seamless performance and compliance. Contribute to the entire software lifecycle: requirements gathering, architecture, coding, integration, validation, and deployment. Execute system-level testing and ensure solutions meet U.S. military cybersecurity and operational standards. Produce and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including user manuals, design specifications, and system validation plans. Troubleshoot and optimize code performance, addressing integration and compatibility challenges. Interface with systems, hardware, and radar engineering teams to support full system integration and certification. Stay current on defense technology advancements and recommend innovations or refinements. Support post-deployment software maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure operational success. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline. Minimum 5 years of software development experience, ideally in aerospace or defense. Proficient in C++, Java, Python, or other modern programming languages. Experience with multithreaded and real-time system development. Familiarity with radar, EO/IR, LiDAR, or sensor-based data and integration. Exposure to DoD cybersecurity standards (e.g., NIST 800-53, FIPS 140-2). Working knowledge of Git and CI/CD workflows. U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance. Strong cross-cultural communication and collaboration skills. Willingness to travel up to 10%, including to Israel. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Engineering or related field. Active U.S. security clearance. Background in radar signal processing, computer vision, or autonomous systems. Familiarity with Kalman filters, track association, and sensor fusion frameworks. Experience with RTOS (VxWorks, QNX, RTEMS), MIL-STD-1553, CAN bus, or RF signal chains. Exposure to electro-optical/infrared sensors or real-time video/image analysis. Prior work on military platforms or international defense collaborations. Fluency in Hebrew is a plus.
Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO All qualified applicants must be U.S. Citizens and able to obtain a security clearance.
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Location:
Maryland Line, MD, United States
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Architecture And Engineering Occupations

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