What are the responsibilities and job description for the RADAR Engineer/Scientist position at UIC?
Overview
Combat Systems RADAR Engineer / Scientist (SSETS-2025-22137) :
Bowhead seeks a Combat Systems RADAR Engineer / 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
The Combat Systems RADAR Engineer / 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 :
- Develop and implement detailed test plans, procedures, and schedules for naval surface systems (e.g., radar, combat systems, weapon systems) in support of the Amphibious fleet.
- Conduct system integration tests, qualification tests, and environmental tests to assess system performance, reliability, and compliance with customer specifications.
- Work with engineering teams to isolate root causes and recommend corrective actions or design improvements.
- Participate in design reviews, test readiness reviews, and other technical meetings.
- Provide recommendations for process improvements, test methodologies, and tools to enhance testing efficiency and system performance.
Qualifications
General Sensor Engineering experience since award of degree :
Specialized Experience :
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)
Physical Demands :
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS : Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
