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# Principal Radar Systems Analyst

- **Company:** Leonardo DRS
- **Location:** Germantown, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $134,332.0 - $181,349.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Network Interface Controllers, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Parsing, Requirements Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Jenkins
- **Published:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://careers.leonardodrs.com/talentcommunity/apply/1440865200/?locale=en_US

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field
 * A minimum of eight years of relevant experience; advanced technical and domain knowledge in systems engineering and radar performance analysis.
 * Ability to independently lead a technical group and apply strong engineering judgment in a fast-paced, changing environment.
 * Broad systems engineering experience, including requirements management; functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation; systems design; system integration; technical risk management; and verification and validation principles.
 * Experience developing and using systems engineering artifacts, including specifications, Interface Control Documents, use cases, system architecture descriptions, and trade studies.
 * Experience supporting Department of Defense customers and processes, with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
 * Advanced experience with analysis and automation tools such as Jenkins, Cameo, STK, MATLAB, and Python.
 * Strong organizational, written communication, presentation, and analytical skills;
 * U.S. citizenship is required.

## Description

DRS RADA Technologies is seeking a full-time, on-site Principal Radar Systems Analyst to provide technical leadership for radar performance analysis and systems engineering across counter-unmanned aircraft systems, counter-rocket, artillery, and mortar, and short-range air defense programs. This hands-on role is ideal for an experienced engineer who can translate complex operational needs into rigorous models, simulations, requirements, and actionable technical solutions., * Establish and maintain technical project plans to design, develop, document, test, and deliver radar performance-analysis tools that meet program cost, schedule, and technical-performance targets.

 * Lead with technical rigor across the systems engineering analysis team, helping define sound approaches to complex radar and system-performance challenges.
 * Develop, deploy, and maintain models, simulations, and analysis tools that inform system integration, test planning, and performance characterization.
 * Translate customer needs and limited source documentation into clear system requirements, then partner with development teams to map those requirements into an Agile execution framework.
 * Create and maintain systems engineering artifacts such as specifications, Interface Control Documents, use cases, system architecture descriptions, trade studies, and verification and validation plans.
 * Identify technical risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and support systems design, requirements allocation, integration, and verification and validation activities.
 * Mentor and coach engineers, providing technical expertise and support to engineering and operational stakeholders., * This is not a production or manufacturing role, nor is it limited to operating a single radar system. You will work at the systems-engineering level-using analysis, models, simulations, requirements, and integration and test evidence to guide radar-enabled solution performance.
 * This is not a role limited to one analysis tool or artifact. The work spans radar-performance models, simulations, requirements, architecture descriptions, trade studies, and verification and validation planning.
 * This is not a remote position. This full-time role is based on-site in Germantown, Maryland, where close collaboration with systems, software, hardware, integration, test, and operational teams is essential.
 * This is not an entry-level engineering role. The Principal Radar Systems Analyst is expected to work independently, lead technical workstreams, make sound engineering decisions, and mentor other team members.
 * This is not analysis performed in isolation. You will work within a cross-functional team and contribute to radar-enabled products that must perform reliably in demanding real-world defense environments.