Senior Systems Engineer – Radar & Communications Systems

About the role

ITC Defense is looking for an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to lead the design, integration, and fielding of radar and communications systems for international border and coastal surveillance programs in Bahrain. The role supports U.S. Government Foreign Military Sales and Security Cooperation initiatives, ensuring mission‑critical maritime security operations are delivered on time and to specification.

Key responsibilities

• Develop system architectures, interface designs, and technical documentation for integrated surveillance and communications solutions.
• Lead Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETRs) such as SRR, PDR, CDR, and TRR, and maintain Interface Control Documents, engineering drawings, and technical baselines.
• Produce Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables, including site survey reports, test plans, installation procedures, and V&V documentation.
• Conduct site surveys, define equipment placement, communications architecture, and network design.
• Support hardware and software integration, installation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and field verification of radar, communications, and surveillance systems.
• Perform systems engineering analyses, manage requirements, configuration, and technical risk throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare technical memoranda, engineering reports, white papers, and executive briefings.
• Deliver technical training and knowledge transfer to customer personnel.
• Travel domestically and internationally, including deployments of up to one year.

Required profile

• Strong background in defense systems engineering, integrated surveillance, and communications technologies.
• Experience supporting complex Department of Defense or international defense programs.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, multi‑national environment and manage frequent travel.

Required skills

• Radar systems engineering
• Communications systems engineering
• Integrated surveillance system design
• Systems integration (hardware & software)
• System testing, verification & validation
• Configuration and requirements management
• Technical documentation (ICDs, architecture diagrams, test plans)