Radar Systems Analyst — TS/SCI Poly, Space & DoD

Saic; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC invites applications for a Radar Analyst role within the Air Force, Space and Intel Business Group. The successful candidate will design and develop algorithms for radar modeling and processing, supporting national security programs across space, air, and ground domains.

Role emphasizes physics-based simulations, DSP, and automated data workflows using Python or MATLAB, with impactful visualization and technical documentation for design decisions and trade studies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field with 5 years of professional experience (Master’s with 3 years).
• Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance w/Poly required.
• Understanding of radio frequency sensing systems.
• Strong mathematics background.
• Experience with Python or MATLAB and related libraries for data analysis, modeling, and visualization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain physics-based simulation models of radar systems.
• Design and develop algorithms and tools for radar modeling and processing.
• Perform radar sensor modeling, data analysis, and DSP on collected or simulated data.
• Automate workflows and data analyses using scripting languages (Python/MATLAB).
• Create technical documentation, simulation reports, and visualizations for design decisions.
• Support trade studies and design reviews with modeling insights into performance changes.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

NumPy

SciPy

Pandas

Matplotlib

Strong mathematics

Orbit theory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Python libraries

Modeling & simulation tools

Job description

SAIC invites applications for a Radar Analyst role within the Air Force, Space and Intel Business Group. The successful candidate will design and develop algorithms for radar modeling and processing, supporting national security programs across space, air, and ground domains.

Role emphasizes physics-based simulations, DSP, and automated data workflows using Python or MATLAB, with impactful visualization and technical documentation for design decisions and trade studies.