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Senior Radar Modeling Engineer

Columbia, MD

**Type:** Contract

**Category:** Engineer

**Industry:** Other

**Reference ID:** JN -072025-102991

**Date Posted:** 07/22/2025

**Shortcut:** http://careers.eliassen.com/6l9iek

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Description:

We support the US Navy and Missile Defense Agency (MDA) by performing trade studies, design prototyping, and analysis of radars, EO/IR sensors, seeker systems, electronic warfare systems, and weapon systems. We are seeking a junior radar systems modeling engineer to support the development and execution of radar and/or RF seeker simulations, add new capabilities to existing simulations, and deliver the simulations to both support internal analysis and as inclusion in deliverable simulations to our government customers and end-users. The engineer will be responsible for understanding customer requirements, demonstrating the capability to customers and stakeholders, and potentially leading a team of engineers and software developers to design and develop these simulation solutions. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work with experienced engineers and develop expertise in radar systems, electromagnetic modeling, and advanced signal processing.

Pay Rate: ($90/hr.-$100/hr. W2)

• _This is a contract-to-hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a W2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our W2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance._

Responsibilities:

The candidate must be a US citizen and have a background that would permit the U.S. Department of Defense to issue a Secret clearance.

Candidates must possess at least a Bachelor of Science degree in a technical discipline such as Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.

Minimum of 8 years of experience

Fundamental knowledge of radar signal processing techniques and concepts

Experience or coursework in sensor systems, electromagnetic theory, or digital signal processing (DSP)

Proficiency in MATLAB for modeling, simulation, and data analysis

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment

Experience Requirements:

Experience modeling radar systems that support MDA and Navy missions

Experience performing radar system performance prediction, and data analysis

Familiarity with electronic attack and protection techniques

Strong understanding of RF propagation

Familiarity with Python, C++, or Simulink for algorithm development

Graduate-level coursework and/or hands-on project experience in radar systems and radar signal processing

Prior experience with sensor HW design, signal processing, tracking algorithms, and/or resource management

Experience in development of simulation tools and test tools for sensor analysis

Education Requirements:

Active Secret or Top-Secret Clearance

_Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range._

_W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality._

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_About Eliassen Group:_

_Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate._

_Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status._

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