Senior SAR Signal and Image Processing Engineer

About the role

The Radar Processing and Analysis Department (RPAD) at The Aerospace Corporation is seeking experienced SAR Signal & Image Processing Engineers to contribute to our mission of enhancing national productivity and security through cutting-edge radar technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop and advance signal and image processing techniques to exploit the full value of SAR complex phase history data
• Create and evolve SAR data processors to improve product quality and investigate innovative applications of advanced radar algorithms
• Evaluate SAR data utility for high-resolution radar imagery, moving target indication (MTI) and tracking, maritime surveillance techniques, electronic protection applications, and complex data processor development
• Model and analyze the performance of SAR payload concepts, designs, prototypes, and flight hardware to support government customers' research and technology, program planning, acquisition, and operations activities
• Mentor early and mid-career engineers within RPAD to maintain our strong foundation of SAR processing and analysis knowledge and skills
• Serve as the integration leader and the principal technical representative to customers for a portfolio of large, multi-phase, multi-disciplinary projects

Requirements

• Advanced degree from an accredited program in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Geophysics or related technical discipline
• 10 or more years of relevant complex RF signal and/or image processing experience
• Strong background in advanced mathematics including Fourier transforms, differential equations, and estimation theory
• Proven experience as an integration leader and coordinator of technical teams

Qualifications

• Current and active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• PhD from an accredited program in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Geophysics, Imaging Sciences or related technical discipline
• Experience with SAR for MTI detection and tracking applications
• Familiarity with design and development of space qualified SAR antennas, payloads, or sensors
• Demonstrated success as the principal technical representative to a government customer

Skills

• Advanced mathematical skills including Fourier transforms, differential equations, and estimation theory
• Experience with modeling and simulation of complex SAR or radar system performance
• Ability to develop and evolve signal and image processing techniques
• Knowledge of SAR payload concepts, designs, prototypes, and flight hardware performance
• Experience in mentoring and leading technical teams
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs

Pay

$166,400.00 - $249,600.00

Schedule

Full-time on-site at our facility in Chantilly, VA