Principal Radar Systems Engineer, Lead

  • R0111143
  • On Site
  • Dahlgren, Virginia, United States
  • Full time

Amentum is seeking a Principal Radar Systems Engineer, Lead to support NSWCDD B40 / B60 Divisions. The ideal candidate will be able to perform systems engineering to support development, acquisition and evolutions to field advanced  concepts on Navy and/or Marine Corps Radar Systems.  

Responsibilities:

  • Execute system engineering evolutions to develop new radar architecture concepts; execute system acquisition evolution tasking; perform studies and trade analysis to evolve concepts for radar performance enhancements; support implementation of life cycle updates of fielded radar and/or sensor systems.

  • Execute engineering support on one or more of the following systems: Dual Band Radar (DBR), Ground Air Task Oriented Radar (G/ATOR), AN/SPY-1, AN/SPY-6, Enhanced Coherent Data Collection System (ECDCS) or other sensor systems. 

  • Apply knowledge of engineering practices / principles necessary to assess advanced sensor / radar systems concepts, assess specifications and perform system integration.

  • Support development of engineering presentations, White Papers, system specifications, Point / Position Papers, Technical analysis and assessments and orally present technical concepts to staff and project leadership

About Amentum

Amentum is a leading global provider of technical and engineering services to government and commercial customers. We are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges in the defense, intelligence, and civilian markets. With 44,000 employees worldwide, we leverage our extensive experience, cutting-edge technology, and proven processes to provide exceptional value to our customers.

Minimum Requirements:

Required one or more of the following - 

(a) A Bachelor’s degree  from an 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; plus Twenty (20) years of professional engineering experience
or
(b) A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following fields of study: Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics; plus Twenty (20) years of professional engineering experience
or
(c) A 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; plus Fifteen (15) years of professional engineering experience
or
(d) A 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; plus Ten (10) years of professional engineering experience

  • Must have an Active SECRET US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a SECRET Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience performing engineering evolutions related to Navy/Joint warfighting systems
  • Minimum of eight (8) years experience in complex radar systems engineering, design, analysis, or sensor software development
  • Minimum of two (2) years managerial / supervisory experience 
     

       

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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