Radar Signals Engineer

Socket.dev; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a Radar Signals Engineer in Chantilly, Virginia to support modeling, simulation, and analyses of radar tracking for satellites in Earth orbits. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of experts across propulsion, radars, optics, AI/ML, and HPC to deliver actionable insights for senior government customers.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance and experience in target-tracking radar signals, antenna analysis, and advanced signal processing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, Physics or related technical field and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience
• Experience with target-tracking radar signals
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and C/C++ for data analysis and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Satellite-tracking radar signal designs and signal processing algorithms
• Antenna design and analyses
• Performance analyses of satellite target detection, acquisition, tracking and characterization
• Develop and optionally present actionable technical briefings

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, Physics

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Job description

Join a mission-driven analysis team supporting multiple satellite programs at the forefront of national innovation. Our team is driving development of novel satellite missions that directly support national priorities. Operating within a supportive Government environment, we benefit from frequent direct access to senior Government decision-makers.

SAIC is seeking a target-tracking Radar Signals Engineer to support modeling, simulation, and analyses of scenarios with radars tracking satellites in all types of Earth orbits. Our multi-discipline team collaborates to deliver comprehensive actionable insights to our customers.

At SAIC’s location inChantilly, Virginia, our Radar Signals Engineers work side-by-side with experts in propulsion, radars, optics, AI/ML, cloud computing, GPUs and more. The team’s responsibilities include:

• Satellite-tracking radar signal designs and signal processing algorithms
• Antenna design and analyses
• Performance analyses of satellite target detection, acquisition, tracking and characterization
• Optional: Radar return modeling using 3D satellite models

As part of an agile team including experts in astrodynamics, optical sensing, and AI you will collaboratively simulate mission operations concepts at-scale with support from our High Performance Computing specialists. You can expect regular opportunities to meet with and optionally present findings to local senior government customers.

• 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

Qualifications

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, Physics, or a related technical field(s) and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience

• Experience Target-tracking radar signals
• A strong foundation in electrical engineering, advanced mathematics, and digital signal processing.
• Experienced withMATLAB, Python, and C/C++ for data analysis and modeling.

Clearance:TS/SCI required and must have or be willing and able to pass polygraph test

SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.