Radar Engineer, Mid-Level

Simtechinc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Outstanding retirement plan

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Simtechinc is looking for a Mid-Level Radar Engineer to join their team in Huntsville, Alabama. The role offers opportunities for growth and professional development while contributing to exciting radar systems projects.

Responsibilities include designing, developing, and testing radar systems, applying radar engineering principles, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in radar systems and programming in C/C++.

The company offers a competitive compensation package with excellent benefits and work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related.
• 5+ years of experience in radar systems engineering or signal processing.
• Strong knowledge in coherent radar waveform generation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test radar systems and subsystems.
• Implement radar signal processing algorithms.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on program objectives.

Skills

Radar systems engineering

Radar signal processing

C/C++ programming

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

FFT algorithms

Testing equipment

Job description

Radar Engineer, Mid-Level

SimTech, Inc., recognized as one of the 2026 Best Places for Working Parents, is seeking a Radar Engineer, Mid-Level to join our dynamic and diverse team in Huntsville, AL. This is an upcoming opening with opportunities for growth and professional development.

SimTech offers a market leading compensation package with excellent benefits, work/life balance, outstanding retirement plan, career advancement and much more.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and test radar systems and subsystems supporting missile seeker, sensor, and defense applications.
• Apply radar engineering principles to evaluate and implement radar concepts, architectures, and transmitter designs utilizing magnetron-based and solid-state amplifier technologies.
• Develop, analyze, and optimize coherent radar waveform modulation techniques including Linear Frequency Modulated (LFM) chirps, Barker codes, Binary Phase Shift Keying (BPSK), and related waveforms.
• Implement and validate radar signal processing algorithms including Fast Fourier Transform (FFT), Constant False Alarm Rate (CFAR), pulse compression, filtering, target detection, and tracking techniques.
• Process and analyze In-Phase and Quadrature (I/Q) data streams to generate and evaluate Range/Doppler maps and target signatures.
• Support radar system modeling, simulation, performance analysis, and trade studies to assess system effectiveness and mission performance.
• Conduct laboratory testing, system integration, verification, and validation activities to ensure compliance with design requirements.
• Troubleshoot radar hardware, software, signal processing algorithms, and system integration issues to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Develop software tools and applications to support radar analysis, signal processing, data collection, and system evaluation efforts.
• Analyze test data and compare measured performance against system requirements, modeling predictions, and expected operational performance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams including systems, software, RF, hardware, and test engineers to support program objectives.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering analyses, test plans, and design documentation.
• Participate in technical reviews, customer briefings, and proposal development activities as required.
• Stay current with advancements in radar technologies, signal processing methodologies, and industry best practices.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Education Requirements and Desired Skillsets

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in radar systems engineering, radar signal processing, or related defense and aerospace applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of radar system design, operation, integration, and performance analysis.
• Experience with missile seeker technologies, sensor systems, radar tracking systems, or related applications.
• Strong understanding of coherent radar waveform generation and modulation techniques, including LFM chirps, Barker codes, BPSK, and pulse compression methods.
• Experience developing and implementing radar signal processing algorithms such as FFT, CFAR, Doppler processing, filtering, and target detection techniques.
• Experience processing and analyzing I/Q data and generating Range/Doppler products.
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, and/or C#.
• Experience with modeling, simulation, testing, and evaluation of radar systems.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• U.S. Citizenship with Active Secret Security clearance and ability to maintain the designated security clearance level is required.

Physical Description

Employees in these positions will function in a general office/cubicle setting environment, and laboratory/testing setting using standard office equipment and various electronic testing equipment, including a computer, telephone, printers, video equipment, computer software, and testing equipment. Will interact in a general office setting environment with various personnel; participate in meetings and contribute to team success; deliver timely results and produce reports; receive and communicate information; may include telework. May function in a specialized laboratory/testing environment using electronic testing equipment, computer software, and complex systems. May move and test equipment of various weights. Laboratory environment may require use of protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to safety glasses and protective hearing and footwear. May be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization due to business demands; travel occasionally for assigned work.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiative Action Employer

SimTech, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. SimTech, Inc. is a committed EOE/Vet/Disabled employer.

Simulation Technologies, Inc. (SimTech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, [e-mail] and/or phone number (256.428.2910) to contact us about your interest in employment with SimTech.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. SimTech participates in E-Verify.