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# Radar Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Lockheed Martin
- **Location:** Mansfield, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Systems Analysis, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Modeling and Simulation
- **Published:** May 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/sr.-radar-systems-engineer-columbus-new-jersey/2774651728-2/

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical
Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering,
Physics or equivalent degree combined with 5 years of related experience, or a Master's degree with 3 years of related experience

 - Functional knowledge of radar systems and subsystems
 - Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: system analysis, architecture, requirements development, trade studies, modeling and simulation, or integration and test.
 - High proficiency in C++ or Matlab or Python
 - U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain a DoD Secret
level clearance

## Description

Our Radar Systems Engineering team is seeking a candidate to support architecture, design, Concept of Operations, requirements development, analysis, and implementation of high performance Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar systems.

In your role as a Sensor Systems Architect, you will:

 * Perform concept of operations design, radar behavior definition, and associated requirements development to drive radar capability implementation across radar subsystems.
 * Successfully collaborate with subsystem teams to define clear, executable, and testable approaches for meeting mission success criteria
 * Conduct trade studies and analyze the radar system level performance impacts to support and evaluate design decisions
 * Develop and present detailed design documentation
 * Represent the organization on contracts and interface with internal and external customers, program and senior leadership, and multi-disciplinary teams on significant technical matters.
 * Apply strong analytical and communication skills in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment

Note:

 * This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Who We Are

Our team of Radar Systems Engineers and Sensor Architects come from diverse backgrounds and experience levels, all working together to deliver quality designs and cutting-edge capabilities to our customers. We support a broad array of Radar products and customers including the Missile Defense Agency, US Navy, Air Force, US Army, Space Force, and foreign partners including Japan, Canada, Spain, Norway, Australia, UK and more.
Radar at Lockheed Martin

Who You Are
If you enjoy a technical challenge that will get you thinking outside the box. If you seek a collaborative environment working with motivated engineers with a diverse range of experiences and backgrounds. If you're a lifelong learner with a passion for driving technology forward. If you're an expert in your field looking to apply your skill to advancing sensor architectures to stay ahead of ever-evolving customer needs across a broad array of environments and threat spaces, then this is the place for you.


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