Entry-Level Radar Exploitation Engineer – Missile Intel

AeroVironment, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 61,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in Dayton, Ohio, seeks an entry-level Radar Exploitation Engineer to support NASIC at Wright‑Patterson AFB. You will help characterize foreign missile systems using radar data and contribute to technical intelligence products for warfighters and decision-makers.

The role emphasizes fundamental radar knowledge, MATLAB/Python work, and clear technical writing in a security environment. On-site duties near Wright‑Patterson AFB with potential travel; US citizenship and ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical field.
• 0–2 years of radar analysis or related coursework.
• Foundational radar fundamentals (radar equation, SNR, detection/tracking).
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Characterize foreign missile systems using line-of-sight radar data.
• Extract radar observables (RCS, kinematics, staging, propulsion, guidance).
• Analyze time-series radar data to identify flight phases and signature features.
• Apply basic signal processing and tracking to derive parameters.
• Draft technical notes and reports meeting IC standards.
• Present findings to NASIC and stakeholders as experience grows.
• Develop and refine radar-based missile exploitation methods and tools.

Skills

Radar analysis

RF signal processing

MATLAB

Python

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

STK

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. in Dayton, Ohio, seeks an entry-level Radar Exploitation Engineer to support NASIC at Wright‑Patterson AFB. You will help characterize foreign missile systems using radar data and contribute to technical intelligence products for warfighters and decision-makers.

The role emphasizes fundamental radar knowledge, MATLAB/Python work, and clear technical writing in a security environment. On-site duties near Wright‑Patterson AFB with potential travel; US citizenship and ability to