Radar Engineer, Mid-Level

About the Role

SimTech, Inc., recognized as one of the 2026 Best Places for Working Parents, is seeking a Radar Engineer, Mid-Level to join our dynamic and diverse team in Huntsville, AL. This is an upcoming opening with opportunities for growth and professional development. SimTech offers a market leading compensation package with excellent benefits, work/life balance, outstanding retirement plan, career advancement and much more. 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

• 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.

About SimTech, Inc.

SimTech's mission is to be the most reliable and cost-effective provider of Signature Models, Simulations, Hardware, Software, Cyber solutions, and Test & Evaluation services. Established in 1983 by a team of experienced scientists and engineers, SimTech has a long history of delivering high-technology defense-oriented solutions. The company has been recognized as a "Best Place to Work" in 2020 and 2021, and as a "Best Place for Working Parents" in 2022-2026 by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce. SimTech offers an industry-leading comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Be a part of over 43+ years of excellence—join our team today! To learn more about our exceptional team and employee benefits, contact SimTech HR or visit www.simtechinc.com for more information.