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Principal Radar Engineer

RSC2

·

Mar 16, 2026

Salary
$83k – $200k/yr
Location
Aberdeen, MD
Type
Full-time
Department
Engineering
Seniority
Lead
Education
Master
Clearance
Required
Source
Paylocity

Description

Description

Founded in 2009, RSC2, Inc. is a Small Business Administration (SBA) Certified HUBZone Professional Services company headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. RSC2 provides breakthrough expertise, support services, and technologies to make operations, programs and systems of record perform better. Our professional staff is trained to provide world-class services to all types of customers. We uphold the integrity and quality of our work so you can expect only the best from us. 


We are seeking a Principal Radar Engineer to join our forward-thinking engineering team. This position will be critical in defining radar system architectures, designing radar processing algorithms, and supporting integration into counter-defensive systems. The ideal candidate will have the technical expertise and leadership skills to drive our radar projects from conception to completion.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge

  • Radar Systems: In-depth knowledge of radar system architectures, including air-to-air and counter-defensive radar systems. Familiarity with radar system concepts such as detection, discrimination, track, and signal processing algorithms.
  • Algorithm Development: Strong understanding of radar processing algorithms, waveform design, and signal processing techniques.
  • RF Engineering: Comprehensive understanding of Phased Array and Digital Beamforming Technology, as well as electronic protection methods.
  • Statistical and Numerical Analysis: Ability to conduct statistical analysis of radar system performance data using real or simulated data.
  • Systems Engineering: Expertise in the development of systems engineering artifacts such as System/Subsystem Requirements Documents (SRD), Architecture Diagrams, Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM), and Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP).

Skills

  • Technical Leadership: Experience leading the development of radar systems, from architecture to implementation.
  • Systems Engineering Tools: Proficiency with MATLAB, DOORS, and Cameo System Modeler.
  • Project Management: Proven ability to manage complex projects, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
  • Technical Communication: Proficient in creating and delivering both informational and technical briefings. Technical writing experience in generating program and proposal documentation such as CONOPS, Test Plans, etc.
  • Programming and Modeling: Experience with the development and coding of system models, algorithms, test vectors, and analysis tools.
  • Collaboration: Ability to work in a dynamic and collaborative development environment, interacting effectively with internal and external customers across related programs.

Abilities

  • Customer Interaction: Capacity to work closely with customers to define requirements, propose solutions, assess costs, and discuss system impacts and effectiveness.
  • Adaptability: Aptitude for quickly adapting to new software and hardware environments relevant to radar and RF engineering.
  • Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail, especially when dealing with complex calculations, simulations, and design tasks.

Qualifications

  • Active Secret Clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science; advanced degree is a plus.
  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in radar and RF engineering, preferably specializing in air-to-air radar systems.
  • Familiarity with missions such as active protection, vehicle protection, hostile fire detection, counter-UAV, counter-UAS, all-threat air surveillance, and 3D perimeter surveillance.
  • Experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies.
  • Knowledge of Electronic Warfare/Electronic Attack/Electronic Protection techniques.
  • Experience using Jira for task management and issue tracking.

Work Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

Employment Type: Full-time, Salary-Exempt 

Benefits Package: We offer a top-tier benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, PTO, employer matching retirement plan, and more! 


We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected]. 

Salary at RSC2 is determined by various factors including but not limited to location, the particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $83,000- $199,690 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical total compensation range for this position.


Skills

MATLABJiraAgileDevOpsProject ManagementTechnical Writing

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