Radar Systems Analyst: RF Modeling & Strategic Studies

Institute For Defense Analyses, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Flexible work environment

10 paid holidays

Job summary

The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) seeks an experienced Radar Systems Analyst to construct models of radar systems and assess performance for DoW priorities. You will lead studies evaluating radar capabilities and RF environments, delivering defensible technical recommendations to senior decision-makers.

Key responsibilities include developing technical models, exploring design trade-offs, and communicating results to technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or closely related field with 3+ years experience post-PhD, or
• Master's with 6+ years experience post-academic work.
• Expertise in radar systems design, radar signal processing, or military radar operations.
• Proficient coding in C++, Python, or MATLAB.
• Ability to work independently and in small, high-performing research teams.
• Strong technical communication skills.
• Requires successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Travel may be required (domestic or international).
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Create technical models of radar systems and radar signal processing.
• Assess radar design trade-offs and how they affect overall system performance.
• Model real-world RF environments including clutter and propagation effects.
• Design, simulate, and evaluate electronic attack techniques.
• Independently identify and propose research addressing DoW radar gaps.
• Produce well-constructed briefings and technical reports for diverse audiences.
• Collaborate in interdisciplinary teams to advance research initiatives.

Skills

Radar systems design

Radar signal processing

C++

Python

MATLAB

Technical communication

TS/SCI clearance

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Engineering/Physics/Mathematics

Master's in Engineering/Physics/Math

Tools

AFSIM

Simulink

Job description

The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) seeks an experienced Radar Systems Analyst to construct models of radar systems and assess performance for DoW priorities. You will lead studies evaluating radar capabilities and RF environments, delivering defensible technical recommendations to senior decision-makers.

Key responsibilities include developing technical models, exploring design trade-offs, and communicating results to technical and non-technical audiences.