Radar Engineer, Senior

Simtechinc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong retirement plan

Career advancement opportunities

Work/life balance

Job summary

Simtechinc in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Senior Radar Engineer to design, develop, and test advanced radar systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields and at least 10 years of experience in radar systems and signal processing.

Key responsibilities include developing radar algorithms, integrating systems, and collaborating with engineering teams. A competitive compensation package with excellent benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in radar systems engineering or related applications.
• Strong understanding of radar technology and waveform generation.
• Experience with missile seeker technologies and target detection.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced radar systems and subsystems.
• Implement radar signal processing algorithms like FFT and CFAR.
• Collaborate with teams to define system requirements and solutions.

Skills

Radar system design

Radar signal processing

Programming in C/C++/C#

Signal processing algorithms

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Radar Engineer, Senior

Overview

SimTech, Inc., recognized as one of the 2026 Best Places for Working Parents, is seeking a Radar Engineer, Senior 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.

The Radar Engineer, Senior is responsible for the design, development, integration, testing, and troubleshooting of advanced radar systems supporting missile seeker technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, test, and evaluate advanced radar systems and subsystems supporting missile seeker and sensor technologies.
• Apply technical expertise in radar system design utilizing magnetron-based and solid‑state amplifier transmitter architectures.
• Develop and implement radar signal processing algorithms including Fast Fourier Transform (FFT), Constant False Alarm Rate (CFAR), pulse compression, and Range/Doppler processing techniques.
• Analyze and reconstruct Range/Doppler maps from In‑Phase and Quadrature (I/Q) data streams to support target detection, tracking, and discrimination.
• Design and evaluate coherent radar waveform modulation schemes including Linear Frequency Modulated (LFM) chirps, Barker codes, Binary Phase Shift Keying (BPSK), and related techniques.
• Perform modeling, simulation, analysis, and performance assessments of radar and seeker systems.
• Support laboratory integration, hardware testing, system validation, and field test activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve radar system design, integration, performance, and operational issues.
• Develop software tools and applications to support radar analysis, signal processing, data collection, and system evaluation activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to define system requirements, develop technical solutions, and support program objectives.
• Prepare technical reports, test plans, analysis documentation, and engineering presentations.
• Support proposal development, technical reviews, and customer briefings as required.
• Stay current with emerging 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 10 years of experience in radar systems engineering, radar signal processing, or related defense/aerospace applications.
• Comprehensive knowledge of radar system design, operation, and performance analysis.
• Experience with missile seeker technologies, tracking systems, or sensor systems.
• Strong understanding of 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.
• Proficiency in programming languages including C, C++, and/or C#.
• Experience analyzing and processing I/Q data and generating Range/Doppler products.
• Experience with radar testing, integration, validation, and troubleshooting activities.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and technical communication skills.
• U.S. Citizenship with Active Secret Security clearance and ability to maintain the designated security clearance level is required.

Physical Description

Employees in this position will primarily work in an office environment with occasional laboratory and testing duties. Tasks may include operating standard office equipment and various electronic testing equipment, handling equipment of varying weight, and using protective gear such as safety glasses and hearing protection. Work may involve variable shifts and travel as required.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff…

SimTech, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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.