About the Position Specialty Systems, Inc. (SSI) has immediate openings for a Radar Systems Engineer with the below described skills and experience to join our team of technical professionals supporting our Department of Defense customer at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD Are for a challenge that will let you influence the next generation of DoD radar systems? As part of the SSI team, you will work with radar subject matter experts and government stakeholders to understand the needs of future warfighters and guide development of current and experimental systems to better support these requirements. This will involve building complex simulations, leading live test events, and conducting original research into advanced signal processing techniques as well as new tactical uses for existing Army assets. Your work will directly influence the development of cutting-edge military technology and will help to improve the effectiveness of the United States Army warfighter. Job responsibilities
- Build / edit MATLAB and C++ simulations to test new concepts and processing techniques (from small proof of concept scripts to large multi-file object-oriented programs)
- Use simulations and small-scale tests to model and assess performance of existing systems, to inform viability of proposed or experimental capabilities, and to design large-scale test event configurations
- Work with radar subject matter experts and Army representatives to identify promising paths for future investigation / development
- Derive novel solutions to complex technical problems related to signal processing, hardware design or tactical battlefield arrangements
- Review deliverables from external contractors to evaluate project progress and make recommendations for future direction
- Present results and analysis to external contractors and government stakeholder
Position Qualification Requirements
- B.S. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics or a related field
- 2+ years experience with radar signal/data processing
- 2+ years of experience with MATLAB
- experience with radar simulation and test design
- experience with phased array radar systems
- Understanding of object-oriented programming
- Understanding of basic radar hardware (antennas, ADC/DAC, mixers, amplifiers etc.)
- Active Secret Clearance
Desired Qualifications
- M.S. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics or a related field
- 10+ years of experience with radar signal processing
- 5+ years of professional experience building radar simulations
- Experience with radar hardware testing / design
- Experience leading development of new radar systems
- MATLAB expertise
- C++ experience
- Active TS / SCI Clearance
Travel Requirements Occasional travel may be required Interested candidates should apply at: Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program Notice: EEO/AA Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veteran status/all protected classes/VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified, disabled applicants may request reasonable accommodation for any stage of the application/interview process. Please contact: 732-###-####.