SDA Radar Systems Engineer

Riverside Research is looking for a candidate to provide Space Domain Awareness Radar Systems Engineering Support/Ground Based Radar Subject Matter Expertise in Support of Space Operations Command's Mission Delta 4.

Conduct and support system and mission requirements analysis, feasibility studies, system modernization and architecture studies.
• Provide acquisition and sustainment systems engineering support for various radar systems.
• Perform radar system and mission performance assessment; including detection, track, object classification/discrimination performance.
• Conduct technical data analysis for a wide array of engineering problems involving large-scale radar systems, which may include ground-based and mobile radar platforms. Investigate and conduct root-cause analysis of system and software performance anomalies. Assist with system modernization and system architecture studies.
• Provide system test support, assist with Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V), algorithm prototyping, and simulation.
• Investigate and define mitigation of system and software performance anomalies.
• Manage customer relationships, develop and present briefings, technical papers and other documents, and provide recommendations in support of customer needs, and act as a technical liaison.
• Stay up-to-date with current technologies and technical developments.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.
• Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.

Required:

• A minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or other related technical field, 6 years with a Master's degree, or a PhD with 3 years experience, or equivalent experience is typically required for an employee at this level.
• The candidate must posses an active DoD Secret Security Clearance, with eligibility to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.

Desired:

• Current TS/SCI clearance
• The candidate should have experience working in/supporting a Government Program Office; a comprehensive understanding of radar system functionality, performance limitations, and mission support requirements; and demonstrated ability preparing and presenting technical papers, summaries, briefings, or seminars for junior to senior level audiences.
• Operational experience with Missile Defense, Space Surveillance, ISR, and/or Missile Warning missions/sensors is highly desired, to include experience with COBRA DANE, UEWR, BMEWS, PAVE PAWS, PARCS or similar radar systems