Senior Radar Signals Engineer – Space Surveillance & Modeling

BOAB Ventures

Chantilly (VA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 210,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

BOAB Ventures seeks a Senior Radar Signals Engineer to advance radar modeling, signal processing, and performance analysis for government space surveillance programs. You will develop analytics, tools, and methods to support satellite detection and tracking across Earth orbits.

The role emphasizes radar signal design, antenna performance, and cross-disciplinary collaboration with astrodynamics, optical sensing, and AI teams. You will lead technical work and mentor junior engineers as needed.

Qualifications

Experience in radar signal processing and space surveillance.
Strong background in antenna design and sensor performance analysis.
Proficiency with Python/C++/MATLAB for engineering analysis.

Responsibilities

Model, simulate, and analyze radar systems for satellite tracking and space surveillance.
Design and evaluate radar signals and signal processing algorithms for detection, acquisition, tracking, and characterization.
Support radar antenna design and performance assessments.
Analyze detection and tracking performance under various conditions.
Develop and validate analytical models for radar sensor performance.
Develop engineering tools using Python, C++, MATLAB, or similar.
Collaborate with astrodynamics, optical sensing, AI, and HPC teams.
Conduct trade studies, evaluations, and performance assessments.
Review algorithms and results from external teams.
Prepare reports and recommendations for engineering teams.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship.