Radar Systems Engineer - Jr/Mid/Sr
- HII
- Wright,Patterson AFB
- $72,254 - $169,100 yearly
Job Description
Date: May 6, 2026
Location: Dayton Wright-Patterson AFB, O, Ohio, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 28352
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $72,254.00 - $169,100.00
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Mid
This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.
HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.
Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies
Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture:
- Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
- Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
- Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
- Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
- Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
- Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.
These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.
Job Description
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Mission Technologies Division (HII‑MT), is seeking Junior, Mid‑Level, and Senior Radar Systems Engineers to join our dynamic team supporting advanced radar system development. Junior-level engineers will assist with technical planning, system design, system integration, and verification and validation efforts while working closely with senior engineers and external partners. They will gain hands‑on experience across the full system lifecycle—from concept and design through test and operation—and build foundational skills in translating customer needs into robust hardware and software specifications within a collaborative, agile environment.
Mid‑Level Radar Systems Engineers will contribute more independently to these same technical activities, performing detailed analyses, supporting integration efforts, and helping shape system-level design decisions. They will also mentor junior team members and engage directly with cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure technical alignment.
Senior Radar Systems Engineers will lead complex radar engineering efforts, driving system architecture decisions, overseeing integration and test activities, and conducting advanced analyses to inform program direction. They will serve as technical leaders, guiding multidisciplinary teams, coordinating with customers, and ensuring system solutions meet mission requirements and performance objectives.
Across all levels, these roles offer exceptional opportunities to learn, contribute, and grow while supporting cutting‑edge radar engineering initiatives.
This position is located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio and is within a commutable distance from Beavercreek, Fairborn, Dayton, and Riverside.
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Essential Job Responsibilities
Junior Radar Systems Engineer:
Assists in the evaluation of technical planning, system design, system integration, verification and validation. Supports senior engineers in performing analyses on system concepts, design, fabrication, and testing, while learning to consider technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Aids in the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into effective hardware and software specifications. Helps perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, and interface definition to support system development. Works closely with a team of engineers and external partner vendors to develop solutions, identify risks, and ensure project success.
Mid-Level Radar Systems Engineer:
Contributes to evaluation of technical planning, system design, system integration, verification and validation. Assists in performing analyses on system concepts, design, fabrication, and testing, while considering technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Supports the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into effective hardware and software specifications. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, and interface definition to support system development. Works closely with a team of engineers and external partner vendors to develop solutions, identify risks, and ensure project success.
Senior Radar Systems Engineer:
Contributes to evaluation of technical planning, system design, system integration, verification and validation. Assists in performing analyses on system concepts, design, fabrication, and testing, while considering technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Supports the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into effective hardware and software specifications. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, and interface definition to support system development. Works closely with a team of engineers and external partner vendors to develop solutions, identify risks, and ensure project success.
Minimum Qualifications
Junior Radar Systems Engineer:
- 2 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's in a related field; or 0 years with a Master's degree in a related field; or a High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years of relevant experience.
- Academic or internship experience with Radar principles or Signals analysis.
- Hands-on experience from academic projects or internships with the test, integration, and verification of hardware and software in a lab environment.
- Ability to assist in the creation of technical documentation and reports.
- Clearance:Secret Security Clearance to start
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with enhanced security checks
Mid-Level Radar Systems Engineer:
- 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
- Experience with Radar design or Signals analysis.
- Experience contributing to system design, trade studies, RF chain analysis, and system performance analysis.
- Experience with laboratory test equipment such as multimeters, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, power meters, etc.
- Experience with Radar transmit strategies, Radar Signal Processing techniques, system integration, and test procedures.
- Clearance:Secret Security Clearance to start
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with enhanced security checks
Senior Radar Systems Engineer:
- 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
- Experience with Radar design or Signals analysis.
- Experience contributing to system design, trade studies, RF chain analysis, and system performance analysis.
- Experience with laboratory test equipment such as multimeters, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, power meters, etc.
- Experience with Radar transmit strategies, Radar Signal Processing techniques, system integration, and test procedures.
- Clearance:Secret Security Clearance to start
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with enhanced security checks
Preferred Requirements
Junior Radar Systems Engineer:
- Familiarity with systems engineering concepts, with an interest in RF chain analysis and system performance analysis.
- Familiarity with laboratory test equipment such as multimeters, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, power meters, etc.
- A basic understanding of Radar transmit strategies, Radar Signal Processing techniques, system integration, and test procedures.
- Proficiency with analysis tools/programs (such as MATLAB).
Mid-Level Radar Systems Engineer:
- Proficiency with analysis tools/programs (such as MATLAB).
- Hands-on experience with the test, integration, and verification of hardware and software in a lab environment.
- Ability to contribute to technical documentation and reports.
Senior Radar Systems Engineer:
- Proficiency with analysis tools/programs (such as MATLAB).
- Hands-on experience with the test, integration, and verification of hardware and software in a lab environment.
- Ability to contribute to technical documentation and reports.
This position is available at multiple levels. Candidates will be evaluated at the appropriate level based on education and relevant experience
Physical Requirements
Office or industrial, environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances. Lifting and moving materials may be required.
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
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