Principal Radar Systems Analyst

Leonardo DRS

. Establish and maintain technical project plans for designing, developing, documenting, testing, and delivering radar performance-analysis tools .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeGermantown • Maryland • United StatesLead💰 $134,332 - $181,349 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced technical expertise in systems engineering and radar performance analysis, with a strong focus on requirements management, risk management, and verification and validation. Proven ability to lead technical teams and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver complex engineering solutions.

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Systems EngineeringRadar Performance AnalysisRequirements ManagementTechnical Risk ManagementJenkins

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Hard Skills

Systems DesignVerification and ValidationModel DevelopmentSimulation DevelopmentTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

LeadershipAnalytical SkillsWritten CommunicationPresentation SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

JenkinsCameoSTKMATLABPython

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD Secret Security ClearanceU.S. Citizenship

Industry Keywords

Department of DefenseAgile Execution FrameworkInterface Control DocumentsUse CasesTrade Studies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JenkinsPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and maintain technical project plans for designing, developing, documenting, testing, and delivering radar performance-analysis tools
Lead the systems engineering analysis team on complex radar and system-performance challenges
Develop, deploy, and maintain models, simulations, and analysis tools
Inform system integration, test planning, and performance characterization
Translate customer needs and limited source documentation into clear system requirements
Map requirements into an Agile execution framework with development teams
Create and maintain specifications, Interface Control Documents, use cases, system architecture descriptions, trade studies, and verification and validation plans
Identify technical risks and recommend mitigation strategies
Support systems design, requirements allocation, integration, and verification and validation activities
Mentor and coach engineers
Provide technical expertise and support to engineering and operational stakeholders
Collaborate cross-functionally with systems, software, hardware, integration, test, and operational teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field
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
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 specifications, Interface Control Documents, use cases, system architecture descriptions, and trade studies
Experience supporting Department of Defense customers and processes
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
Advanced experience with Jenkins, Cameo, STK, MATLAB, and Python
Strong organizational, written communication, presentation, and analytical skills
U.S. citizenship required
Active DoD security clearance or ability to obtain one within a reasonable time after employment commencement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Company contribution to a health savings account
Telemedicine
Life and disability insurance
Legal insurance
401(k) savings plan
Wellness programs focused on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
Career growth, professional development, and skill enhancement programs and activities
Flexible 9/80 work schedule
Competitive vacation
Health/emergency leave
Paid parental leave
Community service hours
Annual performance-based bonuses
Equity awards
Overtime pay for non-exempt employees, as applicable