What are the responsibilities and job description for the RADAR Systems Engineer position at Bowhead?
Overview
Aegis/Spy RADAR Systems Engineer(SSETS-2024-21666):
Bowhead is seeking aAegis/Spy RADAR Systems Engineer to work Aegis and or SPY – 6 RADAR efforts supporting the Electromagnetic and Sensor Systems Department at Naval Warfare Center Dahlgren Division.
Responsibilities
The Aegis/Spy RADAR Systems Engineer will be working directly with the client supporting Navy and Marine Corps AN/SPY-6 system and developing future capabilities and variants of the SPY-6 system.
Job duties include but are not limited in:
- Support radar system engineering tasking as defined by the AMDR LSE and AMD SEIT Lead.
- Evaluation of radar design to meet system requirements.
- Oversight of RF Head design for technical performance, manufacturing and test, interchangeability.
- Evaluation of LBTS and ship test events.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum in one of the following fields: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineer, Electronics Engineering.
- or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following fields of study: Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics.
- or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following fields of study: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineer, Electronics Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics.
- or Ph.D degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following fields of study: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineer, Electronics Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics.
- Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
- Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team
- Position requires 100% of work conducted at customer site.
General Sensor Engineering experience since award of degree:
- Minimum ten (10) years if Candidate has a Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum eight (8) years if Candidate has a Master’s degree
- Minimum five (5) years if Candidate has a Ph.D degree
Specialized Experience:
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in complex radar system engineering, design, analysis, or radar software development.
- Solid technical background as demonstrated by certifiable experience formulating opinions, decisions and ultimate performance of the tasks specified in a contract statement of work.
- Demonstrated experience and ability to perform detailed and complex calculations and knowledge of practices/principles necessary to assess advanced sensor systems concepts, assess specifications and perform system integration.
- Demonstrated experience and ability to perform detailed and complex calculations and knowledge of practices/principles necessary to assess advanced radar systems concepts, assess specifications and perform system integration.
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
- Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
- Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
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