Radar Engineer – Space ISR & SAR Signal Processing

SAIC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a Radar Engineer for the National Security and Space Sector to work on a crown jewel IC/DoD space program in Aurora, Colorado. You will contribute to radar system concepts, signal processing, and risk assessments within a government-contractor team.

The role emphasizes advanced radar analytics, SAR/ISAR familiarity, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders to deliver actionable solutions for space and defense programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physics or engineering.
• 9+ years of radar systems analysis and data interpretation.
• Experience with ground/space radar, SAR/ISAR concepts.
• Proficiency in MATLAB or Python; C++ is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialized technical studies related to radar systems and data products to provide assessments and solutions for program managers or satellite owners.
• Lead and participate in physics-based modeling, simulation and analysis, and conduct technical trades.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of U.S. national security space, foreign space, counter-space threats, and space surveillance and identification.
• Represent the customer in government and contractor meetings and attend reviews to provide technical recommendations and risk assessments.
• Interact with program managers, SETAs, FFRDCs and external stakeholders.
• Develop productive relationships with the Program Office, Prime, and Subcontract counterparts.

Skills

Radar data analysis

Signal processing

System-level thinking

Communication skills

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics or engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

SAIC seeks a Radar Engineer for the National Security and Space Sector to work on a crown jewel IC/DoD space program in Aurora, Colorado. You will contribute to radar system concepts, signal processing, and risk assessments within a government-contractor team.

The role emphasizes advanced radar analytics, SAR/ISAR familiarity, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders to deliver actionable solutions for space and defense programs.