SAIC

Radar Signals Engineer - Space Surveillance

SAIC$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a polygraph
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, Physics, or related technical field
  • Bachelor's plus 9 years, Master's plus 7 years, or PhD plus 4 years of experience
  • Proven ability in radar signal design and signal processing modeling
  • Advanced proficiency in MATLAB, Python, C++, or similar modeling tools

Responsibilities

  • Prototype and evaluate radar signal designs and algorithms using high-level programming languages
  • Conduct independent trade studies and technical assessments to improve system capabilities
  • Review and validate technical metrics and data products from external teams
  • Analyze and interpret operational radar data for sensor performance assessment
  • Translate complex findings into clear technical briefings for government stakeholders

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule with on-site collaboration hours from 10 am to 3 pm
  • Access to mentorship from experienced professionals in radar and related fields
  • Strong job security through support of a fully funded prime government contract
  • Career growth opportunities with a large company presence in Northern Virginia
  • 401(k) match and discounted employee stock purchase plan
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Radar Signals Engineer to conduct technical modeling of ground-based space surveillance radars' capabilities to detect, track and characterize targets in space. You will develop prototype signal designs and signal processing algorithms as part of a small agile team including experts in advanced astrodynamics and AI. You will collaboratively simulate integrated operations at-scale with support from our cloud computing and supercomputing specialists. Expect regular opportunities to meet with and present findings tolocal elite government customers.

  • Prototype and evaluate radar signal designs and signal processing algorithms using high-level programming languages to test methods of detecting, tracking and characterizing targets in space.
  • Conduct independent trade studies and technical assessments.
  • Review and validate technical metrics, algorithm descriptions, and data products provided by external teams.
  • Analyze and interpret operational space surveillance radar data to assess sensor performance.
  • Drive critical national decisions by translating complex behaviors and findings into clear, actionable technical briefings and documentation.


Clearance Requirements:TS/SCI with the ability to obtain a Poly. (Note: The current Security Clearance must be held by an IC Customer.)

Flexible schedule: On-site core collaboration hours from 10 am to 3 pm, options to work nine or eight days out of every two weeks.

Salary range: Will be based on qualifications listed below, plus company 401(k) match and discounted employee stock purchase plan.

Employment reliability: Our team supports a fully funded prime contract with the government. Additionally, we routinely provide closely related support to other prime contracts and can shift staff as necessary. As a large company with a major presence in Northern Virginia, SAIC offers a broad array of work opportunities for current employees locally as well as nationally.

Growth and career progression: You will have access to mentoring by highly experienced experts in radar and many other fields. Managers will maintain open communications to ensure that you and the larger team both thrive.

Qualifications

Qualifications:
  • Clearance: TS/SCI held by IC organization with ability to obtain polygraph.
  • Education degree: Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, Physics, or a related technical field.
  • Education and minimum professional experience: Bachelor's plus nine years, Master's plus seven years, or PhD plus four years.
  • Experience: Radar signal design and signal processing modeling including target detection, tracking and characterization.
  • Modeling tools: Advanced, hands-on proficiency using MATLAB, Python, C++, or similar tools.


Desired:
  • Clearance: TS/SCI with an active polygraph.


About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
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26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
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Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
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Revenue
$6.8 billion
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