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Model Based Systems Engineer (Radar Focus) with Security Clearance

DavidsonWoburn, MA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 23, 2026

Why this role stands out

This hybrid role offers significant career growth by allowing you to lead the development of cutting-edge radar systems within a highly reputable defense technology company. You'll thrive here if you have a strong background in systems engineering and radar, are eager to collaborate with talented teams, and are ready to make a real impact on national defense.

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeEmployee
Work modeHybrid
LocationWoburn, MA, United States
PostedYesterday
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Job description

Davidson is distinguished in the aerospace and missile defense industry, in part, because of its excellence in hiring exceptional experts, engineers and software developers dedicated to delivering advanced, intelligent technology solutions in defense of our nation. Davidson is seeking a Model Based Systems Engineer (Radar Focus) in Woburn, Massachusetts.

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of architecture and requirements to define, characterize, and document Ground Based Radar (GBR) systems.
  • Contribute to architectural framework updates, system-of-system functional and performance requirements, detailed algorithm descriptions, test scenario definitions, and verification approaches.
  • Conduct requirements analysis and benchmarking to validate algorithm designs and ensure system-level performance aligns with operational objectives.
  • Collaborate closely with software and integration/test engineers to deliver innovative and high-performing radar solutions.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Experience with Radar Systems or related areas of systems engineering, including Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) and/or Cameo.
  • Experience with MATLAB (including object-oriented programming), and/or LINUX operating systems. Desired (not required) Competencies:
  • Experience with radar system concepts including detection, discrimination, tracking, and signal processing algorithms, as well as their behaviors and performance.
  • Proven experience in system-level requirements development, documentation, maintenance, and/or the design of system-level software architecture.
  • Hands-on experience in developing and coding system models, algorithms, test vectors, and evaluation tools to analyze radar requirements and performance.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as python, C/C++, Java, and tools like DOORS.
  • Familiarity with the software development process using Agile methodologies and associated tools, such as JIRA and Confluence.
  • Proficiency with the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
  • Previous experience interfacing with customers and leading the development of technical solutions for complex user requirements.
  • Experience collaborating across disciplines and communicating effectively with all levels of the organization and external stakeholders.

Clearance

  • Must have an Active DoD security clearance

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