Radar System Engineer

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Must 3-5 years of experience in hardware systems engineering, preferably in radio, radar or phased array systems.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS), a market leader and technology innovator, is seeking talented professionals to deliver cutting edge solutions to our customers.

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Systems Engineer to join our team. The position provides an opportunity to develop the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation's fundamental defense services. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed clients to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions. The selected candidate will work with collaborative teams to create and manage various General Dynamics Mission Systems and client technologies. In addition to receiving a competitive salary and generous health and personal benefits, the Systems Engineer will enhance their skill set among a talented and technically accomplished group of colleagues. The employee will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Key Responsibilities
Systems Engineers analyze, design, develop and test General Dynamics Mission Systems systems to ensure the integration of software, hardware, reliability, maintainability, safety and other requirements in the total engineering effort. Additional Responsibilities include formulating operational concepts; performing mission, functional, cost-benefit and risk analysis; selecting systems architecture; and preparing specifications for General Dynamics Mission Systems operating systems to ensure designs meet applicable security specifications. These individuals may also be asked to document security on both new and fielded information systems or provide accreditation/certification evaluation and test support to ensure all technical security features are considered and functioning properly.

Additional Responsibilities

• Exercise creative thinking and ideation to advance our business performance.
• Deliver innovative, flexible, integrated solutions to meet customers changing business needs.
• Support and engage in programs, projects and practices behind the General Dynamics Mission Systems culture and strategy, and comply with all policies and procedures.
• Follow industry and department trends and developments to ensure General Dynamics Mission Systemss services are consistent with, and/or superior to, industry best practices.
• Perform requirement analysis and allocation to hardware for phased array radar systems operating in S-Band and X-Band.
• Develop and simulate architectures for radar subsystems.
• Create hardware test plans, procedures, and test setups to validate system performance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including RF, digital, and software engineers, to ensure system integration and performance.
• Conduct hardware testing, including system-level and component-level validation, and troubleshoot issues as needed.
• Support design reviews and ensure compliance with program requirements and industry standards.
• Document engineering activities, including test results, analysis, and design changes, and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in hardware systems engineering, preferably in radio, radar or phased array systems.
• Strong understanding of radio or radar system architecture and hardware design principles.
• Hands-on experience with hardware test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers).
• Ability to analyze and interpret specifications and translate them into actionable requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience with RF hardware design and testing.
• Familiarity with tools for simulation and modeling (e.g., MATLAB, HFSS).
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices for radar systems.
• This position requires a Department of Defense Secret clearance. Candidates with an active clearance or the ability to obtain a clearance will be preferred.
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:
This position is Onsite with potential flex hybrid schedule after training.
While on-site, you will be a part of the Scottsdale, AZ location.

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General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation.  With a global team of 12,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas.  Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.  We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose.  If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high performance team!

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran.