Radar Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

• Analyze radar performance based on an understanding of the following:
  • Radar Fundamentals: radar range equation, radar cross-section, pulsed and continuous wave radar, FMCW, waveform design, target characteristics.
  • Radar Signal Processing: pulse compression, range-Doppler processing, windowing, angle-of-arrival estimation, detection and estimation, target tracking, target characteristic estimation.
  • Antenna and RF Systems: EIRP, radiation patterns, beamforming, noise figure, RF front-end concepts, waveform generation.
  • Electronics: digital and analog circuitry, signal conditioning, data converters (ADC/DAC), power and timing considerations, compute architecture design.
  • Software/Firmware: embedded systems, real-time processing, hardware/software interfacing, RTOS, multithreading and concurrency, memory management, signal processing implementation, communication protocols, GNSS synchronization.
• Lead integration of radar subsystems into larger systems.
• Perform quantitative analysis of radar performance metrics for detection and tracking ranges, angle-of-arrival estimation accuracy, target characteristics estimation, multi-radar interference and more.
• Develop, refine, and manage system requirements.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Plan, define, and execute verification and validation activities across system lifecycle phases.
• Ensure all requirements are verified through analysis, inspection, demonstration, or testing.
• Drive validation efforts to confirm system performance meets operational needs.
• Define and implement a clear, scalable testing philosophy and strategy (lab, integration, and field).
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test methodologies and frameworks.
• Author, review, and release formal test plans, procedures, and test reports.
• Conduct indoor and outdoor radar testing, including field deployments in varied environments.
• Cook up test resources, instrumentation, and logistics for field campaigns.
• Troubleshoot system performance issues and drive root-cause analysis.
• Implement disciplined, well-organized data storage and tracking practices.

Qualifications

• Masters degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Strong understanding of radar theory and radar signal processing.
• Experience with verification and validation processes.
• Hands-on experience with test planning and execution.
• Proficiency in scripting/programming (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for data analysis.
• Ability to work in outdoor field environments and travel as needed.
• Strong systems thinker with the ability to work across software, hardware, and manufacturing environments.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality, reliability, and repeatability in testing.
• Highly analytical with strong debugging and root cause analysis skills.
• Proactive and collaborative when working with cross-functional engineering teams.