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Senior Radar SME (Hybrid)

Parsons

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Base salary $120,800  to $217,400

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Aberdeen, MD

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  • LocationAberdeen, MD
  • WorkplaceHybrid
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
  • Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since

About this job

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an exceptional Senior Radar Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join the on-going Science and Technology (S&T) efforts at one of the Army’s premier R&D Centers at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland. 

At Parsons we are passionate about developing cutting-edge, creative solutions, and fostering a highly sought-out place of employment for many of the brightest minds in the industry. We are a one-of-a-kind mid-tier government contractor providing leading-edge capabilities critical to the future of national security. At Parsons, we have developed a culture of going above and beyond the normal expectations in the delivery of our work. Our clients and employees are the number one reason why we’re successful, and that formula won’t be changing!

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Provide technical expertise, mentoring, training and advice to government and contractor engineers in:

    • Systems Engineering

    • Laboratory and field testing

    • Concept evaluation

    • Technology evaluation

    • Measures of operational effectiveness

    • Knowledge of both low and high frequency radar systems

    • Advisement and engineering technical support

    • Trade studies

  • A senior engineer with highly relevant experience in radar systems and technologies, signal processing techniques, and radar systems test and evaluation.

  • You will have opportunities to influence the next generation of radar systems, signal and data processing technologies, algorithms, and electronic protection techniques as applied to variety of missions including Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), Moving Target Indicator (MTI), Air Surveillance, and Force Protection [Counterfire Target Acquisition (CTA)] radar systems. 

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

  • Bachelor's Degree or Master’s Degree (PhD preferred) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or a similar field with 15+ years of experience in:

    • Radar system design, development, engineering, test, evaluation, and data analysis

    • Systems engineering experience with radar, RF, and C5ISR systems

    • Development of test plans, procedures and schedules; conduct tests, and generate reports detailing laboratory and field tests/demonstrations

  • Conduct technical training and mentoring in a wide variety of radar concepts and radar-related topics

  • Prepare technical reports, briefings, drawings, system development schedules, and performance specifications, and present the results to senior management.

  • Active Secret clearance is required to start with eligibility for DoD TS/SCI

  • U.S. Citizenship is required

What Desired Skills You’ll Have:

  • Experience serving as a university adjunct faculty member, lecturer, or professor

  • Experience in reviewing engineering design documentation (as part of the configuration control and design process) and interface control documents

  • Experience as a Senior Engineer providing technical oversight to radar development programs

  • Understanding of the use of modern technology to develop algorithms and Modeling & Simulation environments

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.​This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $120,800.00 - $217,400.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.

Source: Parsons on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

Pay in context

This role's base floor ($120,800) is above 39% of the 61 Engineering (non-software) roles in Maryland listed on this site. Their median floor is $125,000; the middle half runs from $116,000 to $135,000.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Parsons roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Parsons roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Senior Radar SME (Hybrid) (this listing)$120,800 - $217,400
Resident Engineer - Rail and Transit / Tunnel$120,800 - $217,400
Senior Resident Engineer - Tunnel/Rail and Transit - Hybrid Remote$120,800 - $217,400
Design Manager - Rail and Transit$120,800 - $217,400
Roadway Project Manager$120,800 - $217,400
Senior Modeling and Simulation Developer$120,800 - $217,400
Senior Software Developer$120,800 - $217,400

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Parsons roles · How to read the bar

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2026-01-15
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Location as the employer wrote it: US - MD, Aberdeen • US - Remote (Any Location)

Salary Range: $120,800.00 - $217,400.00

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