Senior Radar Systems Engineer Jobs

Senior Radar Systems EngineerAstrion has an immediate opening for a Senior Radar Systems Engineer supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center and Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Organization Above Water Sensors located in Dahlgren, VA. LOCATION: Dahlgren, VA STATUS: Part Time (20-30 Hours per Week) CLEARANCE: Secret SALARY: $100-110 hourly TRAVEL: >10%REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLSA Bachelor's degree from an a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum in one of the following fields: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineer, Electronics Engineering; or A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following fields of study: Mathematics, Computer Science, or PhysicsTen (10) System Engineering experience with Surface Navy Radar and Combat SystemsDOD5000 System Engineering Technical Review experience and specifically the NAVSEA Technical Review ManualNAVSEA Element and Combat System Certification ExperienceExperience with integration of radar into the Surface Navy Fire Control LoopLand-based and Ship-board test experienceRadar Modeling and SimulationSystem Requirements decompositionDemonstrated experience in one or more of the following specific knowledge areas (as stated in the technical instruction): Radio frequency hardware design and/or fabricationDemonstrated knowledge of antenna engineeringDemonstrated knowledge of signal processing and Electronic Protection (a.k.a. Counter-Counter Measures)Demonstrated experience and ability to perform detailed and complex calculations and knowledge of practices/principles necessary to assess advanced radar systems concepts, assess specifications and perform system integrationProgram/project level engineering experience in major sensor systemsSolid technical background as demonstrated by certifiable experience formulating opinions, decisions and ultimate performance of the tasks specified in a contract statement of workDemonstrated capability in packaging and communicating data products for effective communication (i.e. putting together information suitable for a Senior Executive Service/Flag-level Briefing)PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS15 to 20 years System Engineering experience with Surface Navy Radar and Combat Systems5 years of experience with both Aegis combat system and Ship Self Defense SystemRESPONSIBILITIESPrimary support will to the AN/SPY-6 radar program with focus on System Engineering Technical Reviews; integration with both Aegis and SSDS (Ship Self Defense System) Combat Systems; Land-based and Ship-board developmental and operational testing, evaluation and analysis; and radar system Certification.Additional tasking may include new capability concept development and requirement definition, traceability and decomposition for the Aegis AN/SPY-1 radar and Future X-Band Radar.Tasking will include review of contractor and government documentation and presentations as well as the development and presentation of radar and combat system integration concepts, plans, and analysis results.