Principal Radar Systems Analyst
Germantown, MD, US, 20876
Full Time Senior-level / Expert Clearance required USD 63K - 147K *
Leonardo DRS
Leonardo DRS is a defense contractor developing advanced technologies today, and shaping the battlefield of tomorrow. Find out more.Job ID: 110113
DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance.
Job Summary
RADA USA is seeking a Principal Radar Systems Analyst to help advance our systems engineering capabilities in the U.S and become an integral part of the team that provides engineering solutions within cUAS, cRAM, and SHORAD domains.
The systems engineering group at RADA USA is responsible for defining customer needs, functional and product architecture, requirements definition and decomposition, Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), AI/ML activities, and system performance evaluation.
RADA USA operates in a collaborative environment which is characterized by respect for the individual, problem solving in a team setting, consensus-oriented solutions, and results-based recognition.
Job Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain a technical project plan to design, develop, document, test, and deliver radar performance analysis tools in accordance with overall program cost, schedule, and technical performance targets.
- Bring leadership and rigor to the systems engineering analysis team.
- Deploy tools and provide analysis support to system integration and test planning, including identifying and implementing system models and simulations to characterize system performance.
- Mentor and coach other engineers and provide technical expertise and assistance to support personnel.
- Communicate clearly (written and oral) with manufacturing, supply chain, program management, and the customer as required.
- Interact with technical management, other professionals, technicians, and support personnel to coordinate, recommend, and confer regarding technical activities and progress.
Competencies
Systems engineering, analysis, integration and test, requirements, radar, AESA, SRR, PDR, CDR, RTM, MBSE, SOSA, MOSA, JIRA, TEMP, cUAS, cRAM, cUAV.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 8 years of experience Mastery of technologies and domain knowledge
- Fluency in technologies and application domain
- Ability to lead a technical group independently
- DOD Secret level clearance or ability to obtain a clearance.
- Broad systems engineering experience including thorough understanding of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation; systems design, systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles.
- Ability to develop system requirements from limited source documentation and work with development teams to map requirements into an Agile execution framework.
- Experience developing system engineering artifacts (e.g. specifications, Interface Control Documents, Use Cases, System Architecture Descriptions, Trade Studies, etc.).
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to independently execute work tasks in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment.
- Strong written, communication, and presentation skills.
- Experience supporting DoD customers and processes.
- Advanced experience with analysis and automation tools including Jenkins, Cameo, STK, MATLAB, and Python.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience or familiarity with administration of Model Based Engineering tools
- Broad Model Based Engineering Applications and Technology background (i.e. tools, ontologies, OSLC, internet of things, cyber security, etc.)
- Experience with the DoD architectural framework and design guidance for radar systems and systems engineering processes.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with industry and academic partners.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, ability to effectively communicate to senior leadership within the company, customer and academic communities.
- Strong analysis skills and abilities
U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.
Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only
Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
* Salary range is an estimate based on our AI, ML, Data Science Salary Index 💰
Tags: Agile Architecture Engineering Jenkins Jira Machine Learning Matlab Python Radar Security
Perks/benefits: Career development Flex hours Flex vacation Health care Insurance Medical leave Parental leave Wellness
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