Radar Signals Engineer

Waypoint Human Capital; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Waypoint Human Capital in Chantilly, VA seeks a Radar Signals Engineer for on-site work. You will contribute to radar signal designs, satellite-tracking analyses, and antenna design under a fully-funded government contract.

On-site collaboration hours are 10 am to 3 pm. Applicants should have strong Python/C++/MATLAB skills and a background in electrical engineering, applied math, or physics, with an active TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance is required.
• Experience with radar signal processing for satellite tracking.
• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, MATLAB.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with modeling and simulation to analyze radar tracking for satellites in various Earth orbits.
• Design radar signal processing algorithms and antenna concepts.
• Perform performance analyses of target detection, acquisition, tracking and characterization.
• Optionally model radar returns using 3D satellite models.
• Develop and present technical briefings as needed.

Skills

Radar signal processing

Python

C++

MATLAB

Satellite tracking

Education

Electrical Engineering

Applied Math

Physics

Tools

Python

C++

MATLAB

Job description

Position Title

Radar Signals Engineer

Position Type

Full-time, On-site

Location

Chantilly, VA

Clearance

Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly

Waypoints client is seeking a Radar Signals Engineer. Those qualified will possess the following:

Job Functions

• Work with our modeling and simulation team to conduct a wide variety of analyses involving radars tracking satellites in all types of Earth orbits
• Satellite-tracking radar signal designs and signal processing algorithms
• Radar antenna design
• Performance analyses of satellite target detection, acquisition, tracking and characterization
• Optional: Radar return modeling using 3D satellite models
• Work with experts in astrodynamics, optical sensing, AI, and High Performance Computing
• Use programming languages such as Python, C++, MATLAB, or others to leverage existing analysis tools and develop new ones
• Conduct independent trade studies and technical assessments
• Review and validate algorithms and results provided by external teams
• Develop and optionally present actionable technical briefings

Background

• Flexible schedule: On-site core collaboration hours from 10 am to 3 pm
• Support a fully-funded prime contract with the government
• Mentoring by highly experienced experts in radars, optics, astrodynamics, AI and other fields. Senior staff will have opportunities to serve as principals and team leaders. Managers will maintain open communications to ensure that you thrive.

Education degree

Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, Physics, or a related technical field