Job Requirements
Moorestown, NJ
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$95,000 - $120,000
Job Description
Radar Systems Engineer - Level 3 (Preferred) / Level 2
Clearance Requirement
Active Secret Clearance required at time of hire
Position Overview
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Radar Systems Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and verification of advanced radar systems. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on expertise in radar signal processing, AESA systems, and system-level engineering practices, contributing across the full system lifecycle-from concept and requirements definition through test and verification.
This position is targeted at a Level 3 Engineer (5+ years of experience), though strong Level 2 candidates (2-5 years of experience) will be considered.
Salary for a Level 3 is $95,000-$120,000 dependent on experience.
Salary for a Level 2 is $75,000-$90,000 dependent on experience.
Key Responsibilities
Systems Engineering & Architecture
Radar Design & Analysis
Integration, Test & Verification
Required Qualifications
Level 3 (Preferred)
Level 2 (Acceptable)
Technical Skills (All Levels)
Additional Desired Skills
Security Requirements
Radar Systems Engineer, Radar Signal Processing, AESA Radar, Active Electronically Scanned Array, Beamforming, Digital Beamforming, Radar Algorithms, Detection and Tracking Algorithms, Radar Performance Analysis, MATLAB, Simulink, Model-Based Design, Radar System Modeling, MBSE, Model-Based Systems Engineering, SysML, DOORS, Requirements Management, System Architecture, Trade Studies, Radar Subsystem Integration, End-to-End Integration, Radar Test and Verification, Test Plan Development, Radar System Verification, Hardware-Software Integration, Phased Array Radar, Defense Radar Systems, EW/Radar Systems, Systems Engineering Lifecycle, Secret Clearance
Clearance Requirement
Active Secret Clearance required at time of hire
Position Overview
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Radar Systems Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and verification of advanced radar systems. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on expertise in radar signal processing, AESA systems, and system-level engineering practices, contributing across the full system lifecycle-from concept and requirements definition through test and verification.
This position is targeted at a Level 3 Engineer (5+ years of experience), though strong Level 2 candidates (2-5 years of experience) will be considered.
Salary for a Level 3 is $95,000-$120,000 dependent on experience.
Salary for a Level 2 is $75,000-$90,000 dependent on experience.
Key Responsibilities
Systems Engineering & Architecture
- Develop and manage radar system requirements using DOORS, MBSE, and SysML methodologies.
- Perform system architecture development, decomposition, and allocation across hardware and software elements.
- Conduct trade studies to evaluate design alternatives, performance margins, and technology options.
- Support requirements verification, validation, and traceability throughout the radar lifecycle.
Radar Design & Analysis
- Design and analyze radar signal-processing algorithms, including detection, tracking, and estimation techniques.
- Develop MATLAB/Simulink models to evaluate radar performance, waveform behavior, and system-level metrics.
- Support AESA radar development, including beam-forming, array performance analysis, and hardware/software interaction.
Integration, Test & Verification
- Lead or support end-to-end subsystem integration, ensuring compatibility across radar hardware, firmware, and software.
- Develop test plans, procedures, and success criteria for radar system verification and validation.
- Support lab, ground, and field testing; analyze results and provide performance assessments and recommendations.
Required Qualifications
Level 3 (Preferred)
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in radar systems engineering or a closely related field.
Level 2 (Acceptable)
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline.
- 2-5 years of relevant experience with radar systems, signal processing, or system-level engineering.
Technical Skills (All Levels)
- Strong background in radar signal processing and algorithm development.
- Experience with AESA radar systems, including beam-forming concepts.
- Extensive proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink for modeling, simulation, and performance analysis.
- Experience with requirements management and MBSE tools (DOORS, SysML preferred).
- Familiarity with system integration, verification methodologies, and test development.
Additional Desired Skills
- Experience supporting defense or intelligence programs.
- Understanding of model-based trade analysis and performance budgeting.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and reviews.
- Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Security Requirements
- Active Secret Clearance required. Ability to maintain clearance eligibility is mandatory.
Radar Systems Engineer, Radar Signal Processing, AESA Radar, Active Electronically Scanned Array, Beamforming, Digital Beamforming, Radar Algorithms, Detection and Tracking Algorithms, Radar Performance Analysis, MATLAB, Simulink, Model-Based Design, Radar System Modeling, MBSE, Model-Based Systems Engineering, SysML, DOORS, Requirements Management, System Architecture, Trade Studies, Radar Subsystem Integration, End-to-End Integration, Radar Test and Verification, Test Plan Development, Radar System Verification, Hardware-Software Integration, Phased Array Radar, Defense Radar Systems, EW/Radar Systems, Systems Engineering Lifecycle, Secret Clearance
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