Systems Engineer - Radar Test Posted 05/01/26

Systems Engineer - Radar Test

Crane, IN 47522

Posted: 05/01/2026

Employment Type: Contract

Job Number: 31760

Job Location: Onsite

Industry: AERO - Aerospace

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Systems Engineer - Radar Test

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Systems Engineer - Radar Test opportunity located in Crane, IN.

Job Responsibilities:

Developing subsystem and system-level test plans and reports for radar sensor and signal processing systems

Leading and conducting various kinds of testing including hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL), Software-in-the-Loop (SWIL), anechoic chamber testing, and field-level radar testing

Leading root cause corrective action (RCCA) investigations and eliminating contributors through analysis and/or hands-on testing

Working in conjunction with Software Engineering teams to develop software system requirements and test requirements for radar signal processing, tracking, and discrimination algorithms

Supporting radar field test planning, system preparation, and test execution at government test ranges and other test facilities

Developing system architectures for radar systems and subsystems including RF front-end, signal processing chains, and data handling

Conducting trade studies and performing design research of engineering concepts to determine optimal requirements and system architecture

Developing system/subsystem interface definitions, system schematics, and design documentation; performing peer reviews of fellow team members' work

Participating in planning, design, testing, and deployment of moderatelyplex engineered radar systems to ensure conformance with functional specifications and customer requirements

Leading or supporting system engineering technical reviews (SETR) including Test Readiness Reviews (TRR).

Job Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related engineering discipline

7-15 years of industry experience in defense or aerospace development programs

Ability to acquire and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret Clearance or higher

Hands-on integration and test experience with radar systems and/or RF subsystems is a must

Development-side program experience required; candidates from government support or SETA/advisory roles will not be considered

Demonstrated testing best practices including managing test configurations, adhering to safety procedures, and organizing data collection and analysis

Experience with radar signal processing, RF hardware, phased array systems, or target tracking algorithms strongly preferred

Sharp analytical abilities, excellentmunication skills, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Demonstrated technical leadership capabilities with a results-oriented, hands-on approach.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract

Location: Crane, IN.

Pay Rate: Market Rate

Required US Citizenship -May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level.

Benefits Package: Protingent offerspetitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-taxmuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.