Radar Systems Modeling, Simulation & Processing Engineer

Footbridge Federal; Woburn, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Footbridge Federal in Massachusetts is seeking a highly experienced radar systems engineer to design and implement signal processing algorithms, perform modeling and simulation of RF and optical systems, and analyze field test data to validate performance.

You will integrate hardware and software for experimental test assets and present findings to sponsors, with occasional travel. An active Top Secret clearance and strong MATLAB skills are required.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance.
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
• 6+ years of experience in systems analysis, radar systems engineering, or statistical data analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in MATLAB and specialized toolboxes (e.g., phased array).
• Strong background in radar signal processing, linear algebra, Fourier transforms, and Wiener filtering.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement signal processing algorithms, including detection, estimation, and statistical filtering.
• Model and simulate RF and optical systems to assess capabilities.
• Analyze experimental field test data to validate system performance and algorithm effectiveness.
• Integrate hardware and software components for experimental test assets.
• Present technical findings and research results to internal teams and project sponsors.

Skills

Radar signal processing

Linear algebra

Fourier transforms

Wiener filtering

MATLAB proficiency

Security clearance

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical discipline

Tools

MATLAB toolboxes (Phased Array)

Job description

Footbridge Federal in Massachusetts is seeking a highly experienced radar systems engineer to design and implement signal processing algorithms, perform modeling and simulation of RF and optical systems, and analyze field test data to validate performance.

You will integrate hardware and software for experimental test assets and present findings to sponsors, with occasional travel. An active Top Secret clearance and strong MATLAB skills are required.