Radar Field Engineer

Field Engineer

Join a dynamic team leading the deployment and replacement of civil air traffic surveillance radars—both approach and en-route—across the United States. As a Field Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering advanced radar solutions that enhance the safety and efficiency of air traffic nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition of system architecture and analyze functional and technical requirements for large-scale radar deployments.
• Design and document technical interfaces, ensuring seamless integration of all components, including COTS (commercial off-the-shelf) and third-party systems.
• Coordinate and drive internal and formal technical reviews, maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.
• Prepare essential technical documentation, such as Interface Control Documents (ICD) and System Test Plans (TP), in collaboration with the Product Department.
• Oversee and approve partial deliverables throughout all project phases, working closely with Field Engineering teams.
• Ensure successful delivery and integration of radar systems at multiple sites distributed across the United States.
• Foster collaboration with the System Engineering organization and other multidisciplinary teams to guarantee project success.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with all stakeholders, proactively resolving issues and promoting continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• 3-5+ years of experience in field engineering, systems engineering, technical management, and project management within radar, air traffic surveillance or similar sectors.
• Experience or exposure to radars, air surveillance, or air traffic equipment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.
• Travel up to 30-50% (Generally closer to 30%).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher preferred (Technical or Engineering Degree).
• Experience in electronics, FAA, aerospace defense, air traffic, and air surveillance.

Work Environment

Work with a company that is rapidly growing and evolving, with plans to double in size in the next year and again in the following five years. The company is moving into a brand-new facility within the next six months, with phases of expansion ongoing across the United States.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Overland Park, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $44.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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