Mission-Critical Radar Systems Analyst

DESE Research, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Annual bonuses

401K

Health, dental & vision insurance

Education reimbursement

Job summary

DESE Research, Inc. is seeking a mid-level Radar Engineer/Analyst to join its AVMC lab team supporting the development, test, and fielding of missile defense radar systems.

The role emphasizes analysis tool design and complex radar performance analysis, with collaboration across program offices and prime contractors. Responsibilities include tool design, performance analysis, M&S, post‑flight reconstruction, and risk reduction efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Physics, Math, or Computer Science from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience with sensor and/or system‑level data analysis.
• Proficient in data manipulation and analysis, data visualization, signal and data processing, electromagnetics, and/or system engineering using MATLAB, Python, and/or similar tools.
• Ability to develop and/or contribute to reports and briefings that explain complex radar behaviors effectively to a broad range of audiences.
• Experience developing and/or improving complex analysis tools using MATLAB.
• Experience in radar analysis, radar systems engineering, and/or radar test and evaluation.
• Ability to multi‑task and work effectively across multiple efforts.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Must have an active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis tool design and development and complex analysis of radar system and/or algorithm performance.
• Provide expertise on various aspects of critical radar functions, including acquisition, scheduling, tracking, discrimination, advanced functions, and system‑level interactions.
• Investigate issues, perform root cause analysis, and develop creative solutions to complex technical problems.
• Support a broad range of projects, including performance analysis, modeling & simulation (M&S), post‑flight reconstruction, and integration and risk reduction efforts.
• Interact with external customers and stakeholders within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), program offices, and radar development prime contractors.

Job description

DESE Research, Inc. is seeking a mid-level Radar Engineer/Analyst to join its AVMC lab team supporting the development, test, and fielding of missile defense radar systems.

The role emphasizes analysis tool design and complex radar performance analysis, with collaboration across program offices and prime contractors. Responsibilities include tool design, performance analysis, M&S, post‑flight reconstruction, and risk reduction efforts.