Senior Radar Signals Architect for Satellite Tracking

Saic; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Senior Principal Radar Signals Engineer in Chantilly, VA to lead modeling, simulation, and analysis of satellite-tracking radar systems across Earth orbits. You will work with propulsion, optics, AI/ML, cloud, GPUs, and astrodynamics experts to deliver actionable insights for national programs.

You will design radar signals and antennas, run trade studies, and present briefings to senior government customers. On-site in a classified environment is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with target-tracking radar signals, including signal design and DSP for detection, tracking, and characterization.
• Strong foundation in electrical engineering, advanced mathematics, and DSP.
• Proficiency with Python, C++, MATLAB, or similar languages for modeling, simulation, and analysis of radar or RF systems.
• Proven experience conducting independent analyses and documenting results in technical reports or briefings.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and communicate complex topics to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze satellite-tracking radar signals, waveforms, and signal processing algorithms for detection, acquisition, tracking, and characterization of space objects.
• Perform antenna design and analysis, including performance modeling and trade studies for radar system effectiveness against targets in LEO, MEO, and GEO.
• Develop and apply modeling and simulation tools to evaluate end-to-end radar performance and mission concepts using HPC resources.
• Conduct independent trade studies and technical assessments, and review/validate analyses from internal and external teams.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to simulate mission operations concepts at scale and provide integrated insights.
• Develop and present clear, technically rigorous briefings to senior Government customers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Radar signal processing

DSP

Python/C++/MATLAB

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field

Master’s degree and 12+ years of relevant experience

PhD (or JD with directly relevant technical experience) and 9+ years of relevant experience

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Principal Radar Signals Engineer in Chantilly, VA to lead modeling, simulation, and analysis of satellite-tracking radar systems across Earth orbits. You will work with propulsion, optics, AI/ML, cloud, GPUs, and astrodynamics experts to deliver actionable insights for national programs.

You will design radar signals and antennas, run trade studies, and present briefings to senior government customers. On-site in a classified environment is required.