Radar Engineer, Mid-Level

Overview

The Radar Engineer, Mid-Level is responsible for the design, development, integration, testing, and analysis of advanced radar systems supporting missile seeker and sensor applications.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, integrate, and test radar systems and subsystems supporting missile seeker, sensor, and defense applications.

Apply radar engineering principles to evaluate and implement radar concepts, architectures, and transmitter designs utilizing magnetron-based and solid-state amplifier technologies.

Develop, analyze, and optimize coherent radar waveform modulation techniques including Linear Frequency Modulated (LFM) chirps, Barker codes, Binary Phase Shift Keying (BPSK), and related waveforms.

Implement and validate radar signal processing algorithms including Fast Fourier Transform (FFT), Constant False Alarm Rate (CFAR), pulse compression, filtering, target detection, and tracking techniques.

Process and analyze In-Phase and Quadrature (I/Q) data streams to generate and evaluate Range/Doppler maps and target signatures.

Support radar system modeling, simulation, performance analysis, and trade studies to assess system effectiveness and mission performance.

Conduct laboratory testing, system integration, verification, and validation activities to ensure compliance with design requirements.

Troubleshoot radar hardware, software, signal processing algorithms, and system integration issues to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.

Develop software tools and applications to support radar analysis, signal processing, data collection, and system evaluation efforts.

Analyze test data and compare measured performance against system requirements, modeling predictions, and expected operational performance.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams including systems, software, RF, hardware, and test engineers to support program objectives.

Prepare technical reports, engineering analyses, test plans, and design documentation.

Participate in technical reviews, customer briefings, and proposal development activities as required.

Stay current with advancements in radar technologies, signal processing methodologies, and industry best practices.

Other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Education Requirements and Desired Skillsets

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in radar systems engineering, radar signal processing, or related defense and aerospace applications.

Demonstrated knowledge of radar system design, operation, integration, and performance analysis.

Experience with missile seeker technologies, sensor systems, radar tracking systems, or related applications.

Strong understanding of coherent radar waveform generation and modulation techniques, including LFM chirps, Barker codes, BPSK, and pulse compression methods.

Experience developing and implementing radar signal processing algorithms such as FFT, CFAR, Doppler processing, filtering, and target detection techniques.

Experience processing and analyzing I/Q data and generating Range/Doppler products.

Strong programming skills in C, C++, and/or C#.

Experience with modeling, simulation, testing, and evaluation of radar systems.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

U.S. Citizenship with Active Secret Security clearance and ability to maintain the designated security clearance level is required.

Physical Description

Employees in these positions will function in a general office/cubicle setting environment, and laboratory/testing setting using standard office equipment and various electronic testing equipment, including a computer, telephone, printers, video equipment, computer software, and testing equipment. Will interact in a general office setting environment with various personnel; participate in meetings and contribute to team success; deliver timely results and produce reports; receive and communicate information; may include telework. May function in a specialized laboratory/testing environment using electronic testing equipment, computer software, and complex systems. May move and test equipment of various weights. Laboratory environment may require use of protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to safety glasses and protective hearing and footwear. May be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization due to business demands; travel occasionally for assigned work.