Radar and CID Systems Engineer

Aviation & Missile Solutions; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviation & Missile Solutions is seeking a talented Engineer to work on-site at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. This role involves supporting Combat Identification programs which include modeling, simulation, and analysis. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and skills in electromagnetics, digital signal processing, and algorithm development. Full-time position with a focus on both engineering and teamwork, along with the requirement for US citizenship and security clearance.

Qualifications

• Excellent fundamentals in electromagnetics, signals and systems, digital signal processing, and controls.
• Ability to model radar functions and analyze weapons systems.
• Experience in algorithm development for RF systems.

Responsibilities

• Work on CID programs including modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Support hardware and software prototyping.
• Integrate and test surveillance and fire control radars.

Skills

Excellent math skills

Electromagnetics fundamentals

Signals and systems

Digital signal processing

Controls

Experience with MATLAB

Experience with C++

Experience with Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Job description

Job Description

Aviation & Missile Solutions, LLC. (AMS) is seeking a talented Engineer to join our diverse team in Huntsville, AL, to create unique solutions for complex problems. AMS provides responsive, cost-effective engineering and scientific solutions ranging from air and missile defense technologies, command and control, radar systems, seekers, modeling & simulation, and prototype hardware development and testing.

Position Description

The Engineer or Analyst in this role will work on‑site at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL in support of Combat Identification (CID) programs including modeling, simulation, and analysis; hardware and software prototyping; development, integration and testing of surveillance and fire control radars, RF seekers, and RF datalinks.

Basic Qualifications (required)

• Candidate must have excellent math skills and or possess and show good fundamentals in electromagnetics, signals and systems, digital signal processing, and controls.
• Candidate must be able to apply these skills to modeling, radar/weapons systems analysis, algorithm development, RF hardware, HWIL support, and/or field testing support.
• Modeling includes modeling of radar functions, threats, timeline, weapon system, clutter, EA/EP, etc. Radar/weapons systems analysis includes probability of detection, waveform analysis, probability of intercept, defended area, etc. Algorithm development includes detection processes, waveform selection, signal processing, clutter and EA mitigation, adaptive beamforming, target identification, etc. RF hardware includes transmitters, exciters, antennas, multi-channel receivers, high-bandwidth receivers, SOTA processors, and RF lab equipment development and integration, and software development and test.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills/Abilities

• Experience with MATLAB, C++, and Python is a plus.
• 5 years of experience in Combat Identification (CID) and advanced waveform processing and analysis is preferred.
• Candidate must have good people skills and the desire to work with a highly technical team of engineers and scientists.
• Candidate must be able to comfortably interact with and present to customers, coworkers and management on a regular basis.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Required Education And Experience

• Candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science from an ABET-accredited university with a 3.5 GPA or higher.

Location

• Redstone Arsenal-Huntsville, AL
• Position is full‑time in the office.

Travel Requirements

• Must be able to travel up to 10% of the year.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Field test support includes travel, radar equipment setup and teardown, and light lifting (up to 30 or 40 lbs.).
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

Security Requirements

• Citizenship: Candidate must be a US only citizen.
• Clearance level: possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.
• Active TS/SCI clearance preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.