Principal Radar Systems Engineer

Fortem Technologies; Lindon (UT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortem Technologies in Lindon, Utah seeks a Principal Radar Systems Engineer to own system-level design and performance of advanced radar systems. You will lead requirements, architecture development, and verification across software, hardware, and mechanical domains.

The role requires a deep understanding of radar theory, signal processing, and test methodology, with hands-on experience in field deployments and cross-functional collaboration to deliver robust, scalable radar solutions.

Qualifications

• Master’s 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyze radar performance based on radar fundamentals and signal processing.
• Define system requirements and sub-system interface definitions.
• Lead integration of radar subsystems into larger systems.
• Perform quantitative analysis of radar performance metrics for detection and tracking ranges.
• Develop, refine, and manage system requirements.
• Plan, define, and execute verification and validation activities across system lifecycle phases.
• Coordinate test resources, instrumentation, and logistics for field campaigns.
• Troubleshoot system performance issues and drive root-cause analysis.
• Author, review, and release formal test plans, procedures, and test reports.

Skills

Radar theory

Signal processing

Test planning

Python

MATLAB

Travel for field work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in related field

Systems Engineering degree

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

We are seeking a Principal Radar Systems Engineer to own system-level design and performance of advanced radar systems. Responsibilities include requirements system and sub-system interface definitions, architecture development, trade studies, and system verification. This role requires strong experience in radar systems and the ability to lead technical efforts across signal processing, electrical, mechanical, and software domains.

Key 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.
• Coordinate 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.

Required Skills & 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.

About Us

Fortem Technologies is the global leader in airspace security, delivering advanced solutions that protect against today’s autonomous aerial threats while ensuring the safety of tomorrow’s advanced air mobility. Fortem’s AI-powered SkyDome® Family of Systems combines TrueView™ sensors, command-and-control software, and autonomous DroneHunter® interceptors to defend military, government, and commercial operations worldwide from hostile or unauthorized drones. Fortem is the only company authorized to deploy a drone-on-drone kinetic interceptor in U.S. airspace, and its technology has been validated in operational deployments across Europe, the Middle East, and East Asia.

Headquartered in Lindon, Utah, Fortem is privately held and backed by Lockheed Martin, DCVC, Toshiba, AE Industrial Partners, AIM13, Signia Venture Partners, and others.

Fortem Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We believe that diversity drives innovation and makes us stronger.