Air to Ground Systems Engineer

Air to Ground Systems Engineer Location: Baltimore, MD (Onsite) Clearance: Active DOD Secret or Top Secret required Job Type: W2 About the Role Join an innovative SEIT team as an Air to Ground Systems Engineer, leading the development and integration of advanced radar solutions for next-generation air-to-ground platforms. This is a high-impact role where you will shape mission-critical systems, solve complex challenges, and mentor the next generation of engineers. Contribute directly to national security and technology advancement in a collaborative, high-performance environment. Responsibilities - Lead the architecture design for air-to-ground radar systems, ensuring mission and platform alignment - Define and decompose system-level requirements, performance budgets, and interface specifications across multidisciplinary teams - Direct and assess trade studies on waveforms, antenna design, processing architectures, and mission scenarios - Model and simulate radar performance, including link budgets, coverage, detection/tracking, and clutter analysis - Guide algorithm and concept development from a systems engineering perspective - Drive verification planning and test architecture across lab, ground, and flight scenarios for new radar capabilities - Oversee integration and test campaigns, including planning, execution, data analysis, and issue resolution - Conduct root cause analysis and corrective action for complex system-level issues - Represent the engineering team in technical reviews, risk, and issue boards - Interface with customers, presenting technical strategies, performance results, and roadmaps - Support capture activities, proposal development, and technical volume generation - Mentor early and mid-career engineers in best practices for radar systems engineering Required Skills and Experience - Active DOD Secret or Top Secret clearance - Bachelor's degree in STEM with 12+ years, Master's with 10+ years, or PhD with 8+ years of relevant experience (additional experience may substitute for degree) - Proven leadership in systems engineering of radar or RF sensor systems, including requirements, architecture, modeling, and test - Hands-on experience with air-to-ground radar modes and radar performance - Technical proficiency in MATLAB or Python; programming in C/C++ or shell scripting (Bash, C shell) - Strong skills in modeling, simulation, and digital signal processing for RF or radar systems - Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams and resolve complex system-level issues across hardware and software Preferred Skills - Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in radar, RF systems, or signal processing - Experience as lead systems engineer or IPT lead on airborne radar development/upgrade programs - Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and approaches - Track record in shaping technology roadmaps and R&D efforts in radar or advanced sensors Benefits - Direct impact on vital, next-generation national defense programs - Career advancement and technical leadership opportunities - Work in a collaborative, high-technology environment with leading experts - Mentorship and professional growth for engineers at all levels - Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, 401k, and more) How to Apply Apply online with your detailed resume. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. A background check and drug screening are required prior to employment.