Test Engineer, Radar Systems - Junior, Senior, Mid - 30154 *
The Test Engineer for Radar Systems at Confidential Client is responsible for planning, integrating, verifying, and validating radar and electronic warfare systems through comprehensive testing methodologies. This role involves hands-on test execution, RF chain and system performance analysis, and supporting technical documentation within an agile environment, contributing to national defense missions. The position requires collaboration across hardware, software, and networking domains and demands a security clearance due to the sensitive nature of the work.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is seeking a Test Engineer, Radar Systems in Dayton, OH to support radar and RF test activities, system integration, verification/validation, and hands‑on lab test execution. This role focuses on RF chain and radar performance analysis, HITL (hardware‑in‑the‑loop) test builds, and documenting test planning and results for defense and mission systems.
- Plan and execute system-level verification and validation, including functional and timeline analysis.
- Perform RF chain and radar system performance analysis, and support all aspects of test execution.
- Provide hands‑on test, integration, and verification support across lab facilities (algorithms, software, hardware, networking).
- Develop and maintain test plans, procedures, and test reports for customer deliveries.
- Identify technical and programmatic risks and recommend mitigations.
- Integrate test assets to meet customer-driven test objectives within an agile test environment.
Essential Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment for radar and RF systems.
- Plan test schedules, labor, and equipment requirements; specify tests and sampling parameters.
- Compile test data, analyze results, and recommend changes to procedures or equipment.
- Lead or support customer test events, including setup and execution of data acquisition and instrumentation.
- Produce clear technical documentation: test plans, procedures, and final reports.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience or training supporting RF/radar testing, HITL setups, or similar lab integration work.
- Familiarity with RF and electronic test equipment and data acquisition hardware/instrumentation.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision and maintain clear communication with peers and leadership.
- Comfortable working outdoors in adverse weather as required; ability to bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must hold a minimum Secret security clearance at start and be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with enhanced checks.
- Education / experience levels:
- Junior: Bachelors in related field (0 years) or HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience.
- Mid: Bachelors + 2 years relevant experience; or Masters (0 years) or HS diploma + 6 years relevant experience.
- Senior: Bachelors + 5 years relevant experience; Masters + 3 years; PhD/JD (0 years) or HS diploma + 9 years.
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct experience with radar or electronic warfare system design and/or testing.
- Experience with HITL build-up, algorithm verification, and test automation.
- Comfortable working in lab, industrial, and field test environments.
Location & Work Conditions
- Primary location: Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), within commutable distance of Beavercreek, Fairborn, Dayton, and Riverside.
- Full-time, salaried, exempt position. Typical travel: 0–10%.
- Physical requirements: may require climbing ladders, confined-space tolerance, and exposure to extreme temperature variances.
Compensation
The source posting lists an anticipated salary range of $61,334 – $128,804 annually (level-dependent). Final pay offers consider role, experience, education, and skills.
Reasonable Accommodation
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please indicate that to the Confidential Client recruiting team so your request can be reviewed.
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