Combat Systems RADAR Engineer/Scientist

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies • Part-time • DAHLGREN, VA, VA_VIRGINIA • 3d ago

Overview Combat Systems RADAR Engineer/Scientist (SSETS-2024-21218): Bowhead seeks aCombat Systems RADAREngineer/Scientist to join our team supporting the Advanced Sensor Systems Division B40 within the Electromagnetic and Sensor Systems Department (B Department), at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). Responsibilities TheCombat Systems RADAREngineer/Scientist will work directly with the client supporting Navy and Marine Corps systems that include Dual Band Radar (DBR), Ground Air Task Oriented Radar (G/ATOR), AN/SPY-1, AN/SPY-6, Enhanced Radar Data Display System (ERDDS), Enhanced Coherent Data Collection System (ECDCS), Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) and other Sensor Systems. Job duties include but are not limited in: Requirements Development Systems Engineering Modeling & Analysis Hardware Design Signal Processing Sensor Operation Test and Evaluation Sensor Certification Sensor Requirement Verification Qualifications Education 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 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 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 four (5) years if Candidate has a Bachelor's degree Minimum two (3) years if Candidate has a Master's degree Specialized Experience: Performing complex radar system engineering, design, analysis, or sensor software development. Experienced in formulating opinions, decisions and ultimate performance of the engineering tasks associated with the radar/sensor program/project. Perform detailed and complex calculations and knowledge of practices/principles necessary to assess advanced radar systems concepts, assess specifications and perform system integration. Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following specific knowledge areas (as stated in the technical instruction): 1) Radio frequency hardware design and/or fabrication 2) Demonstrated knowledge of antenna engineering 3) Demonstrated knowledge of signal processing and Electronic Protection (a.k.a. Counter-Counter Measures) 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. #LI-BG1 Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification. Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes. UIC is an equal opportunity employer. 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Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs. Join our Talent Community! Join our Talent Community (https://talentconnect.uicalaska.com/government-services/talentcommunity) to receive updates on new opportunities and future events. ID 2024-21218 Category Engineering Location : Location US-VA-Dahlgren Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret Minimum Clearance Required Secret Travel Requirement Less than 10% S:SKDATVA1