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# S&S System Engineer - North America at Robin Radar

- **Company:** Robin Radar
- **Location:** Dulles, VA
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-08-26
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/robin-radar/533b0eb4-2fb5-48b0-9961-5a76c81da904

## Job description

Keep our radars sharp in the field – ensuring every system performs when it matters most.

As our S&S Systems Engineer, you ensure the reliable operation of our radar systems by delivering technical solutions tailored to customer needs. You troubleshoot issues, analyze system performance, and drive product improvements through direct customer support, fieldwork, and demonstrations. You functionally report to the S&S Systems Manager, dotted-line report to the General Manager North America, and collaborate closely with Project Management, Product Owners, and I&D teams. Your work directly guarantees uptime and stability for our customers in the field.

## WHAT YOU'LL DO

- Technical support and integration: Provide daily and on-call end-user support focused on software-hardware integration. Diagnose and resolve issues remotely or face-to-face for radar deployments.
- System and database performance: Oversee database, system, and server performance while managing security and functionality updates. Remotely monitor system stability to safeguard uptime metrics.
- On-site maintenance and hardware repair: Address malfunction issues on the spot during client visits. Analyse root causes and repair or replace faulty software or hardware components.
- Network configuration and Linux administration: Configure system networking using Netplan on Ubuntu for VLANs, static routing, and sensors. Resolve Ubuntu stack failures, system services, log analysis, and kernel module issues.
- Preventive maintenance and data analysis: Conduct regular remote or on-site inspections using monitoring tools to address vulnerabilities early. Analyse first-line data to uncover trends, solve technical problems, and share feedback with Product teams.
- Field operations and subcontractor management: Manage sub-contractors on location to ensure compliance with service contracts and quality standards. Support on-site installations and product demonstrations when needed.

## WHAT YOU BRING

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or a related field
- 3-5 years of electrical engineering experience combining software, Linux, and field hardware
- Solid hands-on Ubuntu Linux administration including system services, log analysis, and package management
- Strong network configuration skills using Netplan, SSH, port forwarding, firewalls, and routing
- Experience with radar systems or similar industrial hardware
- Ability to analyze network diagrams and trace connectivity issues effectively
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a team-first, practical mindset.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Valid driver's license for North America
- Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time

N.B. Don't worry if you don't tick every box. Our mission is a journey, and there's plenty to learn along the way. If most of this fits, we'd love to hear from you.

A Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and a background check are part of our screening process. We appreciate your understanding.

## WHAT WE OFFER

- Working for a Great Place to Work® certified company;
- Medical insurance managed via United Healthcare
- Group dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability benefits administered via Deel;
- 401(k) plan;
- Paid time off (PTO) balance of 27 days per calendar year;
- Observance of all US federal government holidays;
- Provision of Company property including a cell phone and laptop computer;
- Opportunities to develop your skills even further through training and certifications;
- An international team of 30+ nationalities, full of high performance colleagues you can exchange experiences with and learn from. As well as having a lot of fun in our social events and Friday drinks!

Robin Radar is a technology leader in tracking and classifying small objects. Our radars and software help prevent bird strikes in aviation, reduce the impact of wind farms on wildlife, and protect critical infrastructure from drone threats. Our work shows up at airports, wind farms, military sites and nature reserves around the world.

We're one of the top 10 fastest-growing companies in the Netherlands, with a crew of bright minds across 30+ nationalities. Growth doesn't mean we lose the plot – eyes on the skies, feet on the ground. Our values keep us grounded: WE TRUST. WE OWN IT. WE AIM HIGH.

Want to work on next-level radar tech, solve real problems, and never have to pretend your job has meaning?

You'll fit right in – we're saving you a seat.

## About Robin Radar

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Robin Radar Systems provides advanced 3D bird and drone detection radar systems for aviation, defense, security, and wind energy markets.
- **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by Parcom in October 2024)
- **Headquarters**: The Hague, Netherlands
- **Founded**: 2010
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (company was established in 2010; specific founders not listed in available sources)

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing, Security, Aviation, Renewable Energy (wind farms)
- Target customers: Civil and military aviation authorities, wind farm operators, government infrastructure agencies, defense and security organizations (B2B, enterprise, government)
- Mission or purpose: "Provide actionable information that increases safety, for humans and wildlife alike" – safer skies for people and wildlife.

## Products & Services
- **[IRIS®]**: Drone detection radar system. 360° azimuth coverage, 3D tracking, classification using micro-Doppler and deep neural networks (DNN). 29 kg, API for integration, on-the-move capable, tested against military environmental standards.
- **[MAX®]**: 3D bird detection radar. 360° coverage, 1-second scan speed, bird size classification, strategic data analysis with Report Viewer. Used for bird strike prevention at airfields and bird monitoring at wind farms.
- **[ELVIRA®]**: Likely another radar system (mentioned in LinkedIn profile but not detailed on main site; possibly a variant for specific use cases).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (acquired by Parcom in 2024; terms not public)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue: $32.0M (estimated, LinkedIn data); Total Funding: 4 rounds (Corporate Round 2010, Series A 2011 led by Inkef and Mainport Innovation Fund, Venture Round 2012, Private Equity Round 2024 from Parcom)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Inkef, Mainport Innovation Fund, Parcom (acquiring entity)
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 53.1% YoY (176 employees, +78 people); 23 active job postings (+35.3% YoY); operates in 6 countries (Netherlands, US, Sweden, Singapore, France, Belgium); 35+ patents registered; 40 years of radar heritage (company heritage claims 40 years of radar science, though founded in 2010).

## Competitive Advantages
- Specialized in small object detection (birds, bats, drones) with 360° 3D coverage – most radars provide only 2D or directional coverage.
- Proprietary deep neural network classification (DNN) combined with micro-Doppler for high accuracy.
- 35+ registered patents protecting core technology.
- 40 years of cumulative radar engineering heritage (team expertise).
- Seamless integration via API, deployable in minutes, on-the-move capability for military use.
- Certified "Great Place to Work Netherlands" with 88% employee satisfaction.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue scaling in defense, security, and wind energy markets globally.
- Expand team across all departments (Commercial, Innovation & Development, Operations, Enablement) to support growth.
- Strengthen AI/ML capabilities in radar classification.
- Maintain leadership in bird and drone detection radar as threats (drones) and environmental regulations (wind farm bird monitoring) increase.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: "Great Place to Work" certified; 88% of employees say they genuinely value working here. Culture described as fair, inclusive, with approachable leadership and real follow-up on employee feedback (bi-weekly pulse checks).
- **Flexibility**: Hybrid model (most roles based in The Hague); core hours 10:00-15:00; flexible scheduling; €700 budget to set up home office.
- **Benefits**: 30 paid days off, pension plan, relocation support (case-by-case), visa sponsorship (case-by-case), Robin Minds Learning Programme, regular team gatherings and drinks.
- **Team**: 200+ employees from 35+ nationalities; English is working language; international environment.
- **Growth**: Not a rigid promotion timeline; opportunities arise as company evolves; compensation structured using Korn Ferry methodology with annual market benchmarking. EU pay transparency ranges coming soon.
- **Work style**: Emphasis on depth of expertise, real impact, and collaborative problem-solving. "Come for the tech, stay for the team."

## Sources
1. [robinradar.com](https://www.robinradar.com/) – Company overview, products, markets, heritage
2. [careers.robinradar.com](https://careers.robinradar.com/working-with-us) – Culture, benefits, FAQs, Great Place to Work details
3. [linkedin.com](https://nl.linkedin.com/company/robin-radar-systems-b-v-) – Employee count, revenue, funding, acquisitions, headcount growth, job postings
4. [careers.robinradar.com](https://careers.robinradar.com/) – Careers landing page, teams, benefits

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