Radar Signals Engineer - Space Surveillance
SAIC · Chantilly, VA · 3 wk ago
Engineering$160k–$200k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Prototype and evaluate radar signal designs and signal processing algorithms using high-level programming languages.
- 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.
Requirements
- Clearance TS/SCI held by IC organization with ability to obtain polygraph.
- Education and minimum professional experience: Bachelor’s plus nine years, Master’s plus seven years, or PhD plus four years in Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, Physics, or a related technical field.
- Experience in Radar signal design and signal processing modeling including target detection, tracking and characterization.
- Advanced, hands-on proficiency using MATLAB, Python, C++, or similar tools.
Qualifications
- Desired Clearance: TS/SCI with an active polygraph.
Pay
Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000.
Schedule
On-site core collaboration hours from 10 am to 3 pm, options to work nine or eight days out of every two weeks.