Senior Radar & Signal Processing Engineer

P17 Solutions, LLC; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with Safe Harbor match

Educational assistance

Generous leave; 11 federal holidays +

Job summary

P17 Solutions seeks a Mid-Senior Radar/Surveillance Engineer to advance radar algorithms and signal processing across full lifecycle, from design to field testing and documentation.

You will analyze radar architectures, develop tracking methods, and support system characterization while collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role requires upholding security clearances and delivering rigorous technical outputs.

Qualifications

• BS in EE, CE, or related field (ABET-accredited).
• 5–9 yrs relevant experience; or MS + 3–7 yrs; or PhD + 1–3 yrs.
• Candidates without a degree but with strong demonstrated experience will also be considered.
• Demonstrated experience in radar algorithm development and/or signal analysis
• Working knowledge of radar architectures, waveforms, and operational modes
• Strong fundamentals in: DSP, tracker algorithms, MATLAB, radar simulation/modeling, FAA systems, radar waveforms (LFM, Barker/polyphase codes, LPI, etc.), radar modes (search/track/SAR/ISAR, etc.), EW concepts (RWR, ESM, ECM/ECCM), and Mark 99 Eliminator/DDCS systems
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills
• Ability to work independently on ambiguous problems; growth potential into a technical lead role
• Must be a US Citizen able to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

• Develop radar signal processors and tracking algorithms for performance and latency.
• Research emerging algorithms from current literature and assess applicability to program needs.
• Support radar simulation/modeling (including EW environments), RF sensor field-testing, and sensor deployment.
• Apply DSP techniques including matched filtering, Doppler processing, CFAR detection, and tracking.
• Analyze radar waveforms, PRF patterns, modulation schemes, and performance parameters.
• Support analysis of radar emissions, ECCM, and LPI features.
• Contribute to reconstruction of radar system architectures, timing diagrams, and operational modes.
• Prepare technical reports, drawings, and system specifications.
• Mentor junior engineers; may lead individual tasking; collaborate cross-functionally on radar program objectives.

Skills

Radar algorithm development

Signal analysis

DSP

MATLAB

Tracker algorithms

Radar architectures

Radar waveforms

EW concepts

Technical writing

US citizenship + Secret Clearance

Education

BS in EE/CE (ABET-accredited)

MS + 3–7 yrs

PhD + 1–3 yrs

Experience without a degree accepted

Tools

Python

GNU Radio

Spectrum analyzers

VSAs

Job description

P17 Solutions seeks a Mid-Senior Radar/Surveillance Engineer to advance radar algorithms and signal processing across full lifecycle, from design to field testing and documentation.

You will analyze radar architectures, develop tracking methods, and support system characterization while collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role requires upholding security clearances and delivering rigorous technical outputs.