KIHOMAC · 5 hours ago
Senior Radar Engineer
Hanscom AFB, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expKIHOMAC is seeking a Senior Radar Engineer to develop design concepts and provide technical expertise in radar systems. The role involves conducting system engineering analyses, preparing engineering documentation, and supporting acquisition processes throughout the product life cycle.
AerospaceIndustrialManufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop design concepts, conduct performance evaluations, and analyze system metrics for radar systems
Provide technical expertise in evaluating design alternatives and advising on modernization sequencing and mission improvements
Conduct system engineering analysis to assess aging hardware and recommend subsystem/component upgrades or modifications
Identify optimal approaches for system upgrades, capability gap resolutions, and threat scenario validations
Develop and validate radar performance, refine system requirements, and support regression testing
Conduct and support engineering and technical activities through all acquisition phases (Material Solution Analysis, Technology Development, Engineering & Manufacturing Development, Production & Deployment, Operations & Support)
Prepare engineering documentation such as Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), Systems Engineering Plans (SEP), and related artifacts
Participate in technical reviews, assessments, and interchange meetings (e.g., CDR, MRA, TIM)
Perform system design feasibility studies, architecture documentation, deficiency identification, and solution planning, including Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes
Ensure interoperability and maintain baselined system architecture requirements
Translate DoD user requirements into system specifications and provide engineering analysis of training equipment and simulator requirements
Apply DoD acquisition and sustainment systems engineering processes across the product life cycle
Prepare, review, and optimize program specifications, simulation models, MBSE outputs, and digital engineering analyses to enhance performance
Support milestone reviews, certifications, and periodic reporting in compliance with DoD/USAF acquisition policy
Review contractor drawings for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with ASME Technical Data Package standards
Support requirements definition, architecture design, implementation, integration, verification/validation, risk management, and configuration management
Conduct market research and trade studies to assess emerging systems against mission needs
Evaluate system cost, schedule, and performance; perform root cause analyses, audits, and technical assessments
Develop Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP), test procedures, readiness reviews, and execute developmental testing
Participate in integrated logistics support (ILS), provisioning, maintenance data collection, technical order management, and alternate sourcing for diminishing manufacturing/materiel sources (DMSMS)
Oversee radar circuit element design, development, and analysis
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
10+ years of directly related experience, five of which must be in the DoD
Experience and/or training in the following: RF chain subspecialties (including antenna design, high power transmitters and amplifiers, receiver processing, etc.), Electro-mechanical controls, Modeling & simulation, Test & evaluation, DoD Acquisition processes, Technical data package development and sustainment, Principles of configuration management
Must be a US citizen
Must have an active Secret clearance
Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time
Travel may be required at the discretion of the customer
Preferred
Master's Degree preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, or other related field preferred
Familiarity with foreign ground radar preferred
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Wellness Resources
Company
KIHOMAC
KIHOMAC is an aerospace and defense technology company.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Deloitte
2025-10-31Corporate Round
Leadership Team
Adam Grimm
Chief Information Officer
Curtis Brad Goodwin
Chief Growth Officer
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