Senior Radar Performance Algorithms Engineer

Caribou Thunder

Colorado Springs (CO)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 132,000

Full time

30 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with 6% Company Match
Flexible PTO & Work Schedule
Education & Certification Reimburse- m
Support for Military Leave
Work–Life Balance

Job summary

Caribou Thunder in Colorado Springs seeks a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to lead radar performance algorithms development, modeling, and validation. You will work across disciplines to translate requirements into robust algorithms and integrate them into real-time radar systems, guiding teams through lifecycle stages.

The role emphasizes MATLAB-based prototyping, signal processing, and collaboration with IPTs, while supporting mission-critical events onsite in Colorado Springs.

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • Expertise with MATLAB and mathematical algorithm prototyping.
  • Experience across the Systems Engineering lifecycle for complex system development.
  • Experience with signal processing and analytical techniques.
  • Experience with radar systems and radar operational performance.
  • Experience using radar Blake Charts for performance analysis.
  • Experience with Atlassian tools including Jira/Confluence.
  • Experience with SharePoint and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

  • Support development, integration, and validation of radar performance algorithms.
  • Translate system requirements into algorithm requirements and design solutions.
  • Perform functional and performance analyses of radar capabilities.
  • Develop mathematical algorithms for radar modes and sensors.
  • Apply MATLAB to prototype, model, and refine radar algorithms.
  • Create integration plans for real-time environment modeling.
  • Develop M&S scenarios to evaluate radar performance against threats.
  • Support CONOPS development and technology trade studies.
  • Coordinate with IPTs and engineers across disciplines.
  • Document analyses and present findings to leadership and customers.
  • Guide engineering teams through algorithm development and integration.
  • Support requirements derivation and traceability across lifecycle.

Skills

Radar performance analysis
MATLAB
Algorithm prototyping
Systems engineering lifecycle
Signal processing
Radar systems
Jira
Confluence
SharePoint
Excel
PowerPoint
Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM
Master's degree in STEM
PhD in STEM

Tools

MATLAB
Jira
Confluence
SharePoint
Excel
PowerPoint
Project

Job description

Caribou Thunder in Colorado Springs seeks a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to lead radar performance algorithms development, modeling, and validation. You will work across disciplines to translate requirements into robust algorithms and integrate them into real-time radar systems, guiding teams through lifecycle stages.

The role emphasizes MATLAB-based prototyping, signal processing, and collaboration with IPTs, while supporting mission-critical events onsite in Colorado Springs.

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