Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Systems Engineer – Radar Test opportunity located in Crane, IN.
Job Responsibilities:
Developing subsystem and system-level test plans and reports for radar sensor and signal processing systems
Leading and conducting various kinds of testing including hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL), Software-in-the-Loop (SWIL), anechoic chamber testing, and field-level radar testing
Leading root cause corrective action (RCCA) investigations and eliminating contributors through analysis and/or hands-on testing
Working in conjunction with Software Engineering teams to develop software system requirements and test requirements for radar signal processing, tracking, and discrimination algorithms
Supporting radar field test planning, system preparation, and test execution at government test ranges and other test facilities
Developing system architectures for radar systems and subsystems including RF front-end, signal processing chains, and data handling
Conducting trade studies and performing design research of engineering concepts to determine optimal requirements and system architecture
Developing system/subsystem interface definitions, system schematics, and design documentation; performing peer reviews of fellow team members' work
Participating in planning, design, testing, and deployment of moderately complex engineered radar systems to ensure conformance with functional specifications and customer requirements
Leading or supporting system engineering technical reviews (SETR) including Test Readiness Reviews (TRR).
Job Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related engineering discipline
7-15 years of industry experience in defense or aerospace development programs
Hands-on integration and test experience with radar systems and/or RF subsystems is a must
Development-side program experience required; candidates from government support or SETA/advisory roles will not be considered
Demonstrated testing best practices including managing test configurations, adhering to safety procedures, and organizing data collection and analysis
Experience with radar signal processing, RF hardware, phased array systems, or target tracking algorithms strongly preferred
Sharp analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Demonstrated technical leadership capabilities with a results-oriented, hands-on approach.
Job Details:
Job Type: Contract
Location: Crane, IN.
Pay Rate: Market Rate
Required US Citizenship -May be required to obtain and maintain U.S. DoD Secret Clearance at the appropriate level.
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
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Location
Crane, IN
Skills
Acceptance Testingunmatched
Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
Algorithmsunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Configuration Managementunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Data Collectionunmatched
Data Processingunmatched
DoD Secret Clearanceunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Field Trialsunmatched
Governmentunmatched
Hardware Quality Assuranceunmatched
Integration Testingunmatched
Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
Radio Frequencyunmatched
Safety Processunmatched
Schematicsunmatched
Signal Processingunmatched
Software Developmentunmatched
Software Engineeringunmatched
System Architectureunmatched
System Testunmatched
Systems Engineeringunmatched
Systems Engineering Technical Reviewunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Test Designunmatched
Test Readiness Review (TRR)unmatched
Test Requirementsunmatched
Testingunmatched
Trade Studiesunmatched
United States Citizenunmatched
User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)unmatched
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