Radar Signal Processing Engineer II

Job No: 26045
Department: Vice Pres for Research
Work Type: Staff - Full Time
Location: Michigan Tech Research Institute (Ann Arbor, MI)
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Categories: Research
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Sub Department: Michigan Tech Research Institute

Summary

At Michigan Tech Research Institute (MTRI), we develop advanced technologies that help our nation better understand, sense, and operate within complex natural and human-made environments. Our work spans multidisciplinary research and applied development, advancing ideas from foundational concepts to mission relevant prototypes. We are seeking a Radar Signal Processing Engineer II to support research and development in radar sensing technologies, including radar signal processing, synthetic aperture radar (SAR), and electronic warfare applications. This role focuses on implementing and evaluating radar sensing algorithms, supporting modeling and simulation activities, and assisting in experimental evaluation of prototype sensing systems. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of senior engineers and scientists while developing technical expertise in radar sensing technologies and research methods.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

1. Develop and evaluate radar signal processing algorithms for detection, estimation, and imaging applications.
2. Develop and evaluate radar signal processing chains for sensing applications.
3. Support development and testing of SAR processing techniques including image formation and motion compensation. 4. Conduct modeling and simulation of radar systems and signal processing chains using tools such as MATLAB or Python.
5. Analyze radar datasets and support development of feature extraction techniques.
6. Assist with laboratory experiments and prototype radar sensing systems.
7. Document technical work through internal reports and presentations.
8. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including RF engineers, systems engineers, and data scientists.
9. Contribute to technical reports and support proposal development activities.
10. Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.
11. Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.

Required Experience

1. Minimum of 2 years relevant experience with Bachelor's degree, OR a Master's degree in a relevant field.
2. Experience with scientific programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, or C++.

Desirable Education and/or Experience

1. Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.
2. Coursework or research experience in radar signal processing or remote sensing.
3. Familiarity with SAR processing techniques.
4. Experience analyzing radar or RF datasets.
5. Experience with modeling and simulation environments.
6. Familiarity with software defined radios or radar prototype systems.
7. Active government security clearance at Secret-level or higher.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

1. Ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance, which requires United States citizenship. Obtaining a national security clearance while holding a dual citizenship will not be possible when the foreign country poses a risk to the national security of the United States.
2. Fundamental knowledge of radar signal processing concepts including detection, estimation, tracking, and imaging.
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
4. Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
5. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
• Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons with a wide variety of backgrounds and viewpoints.
• Rudimentary knowledge of ML/AI techniques

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.

Required University Training:
• Employee Safety Overview
• Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
• Annual Data Security Training
• Annual Title IX Training

Background Check:
Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)
1

FLSA Status

Exempt

Appointment Term

12 months

Pay Rate/Salary

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Title of Position Supervisor

Research Engineer III

Posting Type

Internal and External

Dependent on Funding

Yes..
This position is contingent upon the continued availability of external funding.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations during Michigan Tech's hiring process please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or [email protected].

Other Conditions of Employment:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures* (minimum requirements)

Advertised: 18 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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