Radar Systems Engineer

i3; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 127,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term financial security

Higher job satisfaction

Greater job security

Personal and professional growth

Great company culture

Excellent insurance coverage

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Health and wellness incentives

Tuition and certification reimburse"

Countless opportunities to give back"

Job summary

i3 is seeking an experienced Radar Systems Engineer to design, develop, and optimize advanced radar systems for defense applications. The successful candidate will work on cutting-edge radar technologies, from initial concept through deployment, ensuring systems meet stringent performance, reliability, and performance requirements.

Applicants should have a BS or MS in electrical engineering, physics, or related field with 10+ years of experience and strong proficiency in radar waveform design,

Qualifications

• BS or MS in electrical engineering, physics, or related field.
• 10 years of experience.
• Proficiency in radar principles including waveform design, signal processing, and target detection.
• Strong background in RF/microwave engineering.
• Experience with simulation tools (MATLAB, Simulink).
• Knowledge of digital signal processing and real-time embedded systems.
• Proficient with RF test equipment (e.g. spectrum analyzer).

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze radar systems including transmitters, receivers, signal processors, and antenna arrays.
• Support the development of system requirements and specifications for radar performance parameters.
• Provide technical guidance on radar system integration and optimization.
• Support the planning and execution of comprehensive testing protocols for radar system validation; Analyze test data and generate detailed performance reports.
• Troubleshoot system issues and implement corrective measures.

Skills

Radar principles

Waveform design

Signal processing

RF/microwave engineering

Digital signal processing

Real-time embedded systems

MATLAB/Simulink

RF test equipment

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

Overview i3 is seeking an experienced Radar Systems Engineer to design, develop, and optimize advanced radar systems for defense applications. The successful candidate will work on cutting-edge radar technologies, from initial concept through deployment, ensuring systems meet stringent performance, reliability, and performance requirements.

Pay Range $127,000 - $250,000 The pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, geographic location, and any applicable laws.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze radar systems including transmitters, receivers, signal processors, and antenna arrays
• Support the development of system requirements and specifications for radar performance parameters
• Provide technical guidance on radar system integration and optimization
• Support the planning and execution of comprehensive testing protocols for radar system validationAnalyze test data and generate detailed performance reports
• Troubleshoot system issues and implement corrective measures

Qualifications Required

• BS or MS degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related field.
• 10 years of experience
• Proficiency in radar principles including waveform design, signal processing, and target detection
• Strong background in RF/microwave engineering
• Experience with simulation tools (MATLAB, Simulink)
• Knowledge of digital signal processing and real-time embedded systems
• Proficient with RF test equipment (e.g. spectrum analyzer)

Desired

• 20 years of experience
• Experience with digital signal processing in radar applications
• MATLAB application in simulation and data analysis
• RF test and evaluation experience
• Experience supporting anechoic chamber operations

Security Clearance

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

About i3

i3 is a technically diverse, 100% team member owned business, headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama specializing in missile and aviation systems engineering and logistic services, electronic warfare and electromagnetic effects analysis, UAS system integration and flight operations, full lifecycle C5ISR engineering services, cybersecurity and IT/IA innovative solutions and virtual training, simulation & serious game development and implementation. We have established a broad offering of products and capabilities collectively providing decades of experience supporting the full complement of DoD military services, Missile Defense Agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and a variety of other Government organizations and private industry customers.

Perks of being a team member owner include

• Long-term financial security
• Higher job satisfaction
• Greater job security
• Personal and professional growth
• Great company culture

Other outstanding benefits

• Excellent insurance coverage
• 401(k) match
• Generous PTO
• Health and wellness incentives
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Countless opportunities to give back to the community through i3 Cares