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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engineer/Scientist - Radar Systems Engineer (Spectrum) - **Company:** ASTRION, INC. - **Location:** Dahlgren, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $145,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Business Analytics Applications, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Network Interface Controllers, Interoperability, MATLAB, Radio-Frequency Identification, Rhapsody, Requirements Management, Signal Processing, Systems Architecture, MagicDraw, Information Technology - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88036690/1 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics * Must have a current DoD Secret security clearance or be able to obtain and maintain a minimum DoD Secret clearance. * Engineering degrees must be from a school with at least one ABET-accredited professional engineering curriculum. * Four to six years of relevant engineering or scientific experience; advanced education may be considered toward the experience requirement. * Experience applying systems engineering principles to complex radar, sensor, electronic warfare, combat-system, or similarly complex technical systems. * Experience with requirements development, decomposition, allocation, traceability, system specifications, and interface definition. * Experience applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methods and tools to system architecture, requirements management, or design activities. * Experience conducting engineering analyses involving radar systems, RF systems, spectrum engineering, or electromagnetic systems. * Experience preparing engineering reports, technical analyses, and presentations. * Must be able to work on-site at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren. * Must be a U.S. citizen. PREFERRED SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS * Advanced degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, or another related STEM discipline. * Experience supporting the SPY-6 radar program or another advanced naval radar program. * Experience with radar systems engineering, spectrum engineering, RF analysis, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), or electronic warfare. * Experience with radar signal processing, waveform development, clutter management, or electronic protection. * Experience using MATLAB, MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo Systems Modeler, MagicDraw, Rhapsody), or other engineering-analysis tools. * Experience supporting Navy or Department of Defense acquisition, systems engineering, or research and development programs. * Experience supporting model verification, validation, and accreditation activities. ## Description * Support systems engineering activities for the SPY-6 radar program throughout the system lifecycle. * Develop, decompose, allocate, and manage radar system and subsystem requirements across hardware and software. * Develop and maintain system specifications, requirements baselines, capability documents, and interface control documents. * Evaluate the completeness, consistency, traceability, and technical compliance of radar system and interface requirements. * Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes, methods, and tools to support system architecture, requirements management, design analysis, and technical decision-making. * Perform technical analyses supporting radar architecture, interoperability, spectrum engineering, and system performance. * Develop engineering models and analytical tools used to predict, assess, and verify radar-system performance. * Support model verification, validation, and accreditation activities by evaluating model fidelity and comparing modeled results with system data. * Participate in radar, combat-system, and platform integration activities. * Support engineering analyses associated with radar spectrum management, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), electronic protection, waveform development, clutter management, and signal-processing performance. * Support focused integration and test activities, analyze engineering data using MATLAB and laboratory tools, and document technical results. * Prepare technical reports, engineering assessments, briefings, and recommendations for Government program managers and technical stakeholders. ## Related Videos - [Valven Atlas: Engineering Intelligence That Delivers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1660-valven-atlas-engineering-intelligence-that-delivers) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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