Senior Radar Signals Engineer with Security Clearance

BOAB Ventures; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

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 work on radar systems designed to detect, acquire, and track satellites across Earth orbits, contributing to independent engineering solutions.

The role requires a technical degree, extensive radar experience, and proficiency in Python/C++/MATLAB, plus an active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field.
• Significant professional experience in radar engineering, radar signal processing, or related sensor systems.
• Strong knowledge of radar detection, acquisition, tracking, and signal processing principles.
• Experience conducting radar performance modeling, simulation, or technical analysis.
• Understanding of radar antenna systems and associated engineering considerations.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, MATLAB, or comparable technical programming languages.
• Ability to independently evaluate complex engineering problems and communicate technical findings.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Current CI polygraph or ability to successfully complete one.

Responsibilities

• Conduct modeling, simulation, and technical analysis of radar systems supporting satellite tracking and space surveillance.
• Design and evaluate radar signals and signal processing algorithms for satellite detection, acquisition, tracking, and characterization.
• Support radar antenna design and associated performance assessments.
• Analyze radar detection and tracking performance across various operational conditions.
• Develop and validate analytical models for radar sensor performance.
• Develop and maintain engineering analysis tools using Python, C++, MATLAB, or comparable programming languages.
• Collaborate with specialists in astrodynamics, optical sensing, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing.
• Conduct independent trade studies, technical evaluations, and performance assessments.
• Review and validate algorithms and technical results developed by external teams.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship as appropriate.

Skills

Radar engineering

Radar signal processing

Satellite tracking

Technical analysis

Python

C++

MATLAB

Independent problem solving

Clear communication

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related

Tools

Python

C++

MATLAB

Job description

Job Description BOAB Ventures is seeking a Senior Radar Signals Engineer to support advanced radar modeling, signal processing, and performance analysis for government space surveillance programs. This position focuses on radar systems used to detect, acquire, track, and characterize satellites operating across various Earth orbits. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in radar signal processing, antenna systems, and sensor performance analysis, with the ability to independently develop and evaluate complex engineering solutions. What You'll Do * Conduct modeling, simulation, and technical analysis of radar systems supporting satellite tracking and space surveillance.

• Design and evaluate radar signals and signal processing algorithms for satellite detection, acquisition, tracking, and characterization.
• Support radar antenna design and associated performance assessments.
• Analyze radar detection and tracking performance across various operational conditions.
• Develop and validate analytical models for radar sensor performance.
• Evaluate radar returns and target characteristics, including potential modeling using three-dimensional satellite representations.
• Develop and maintain engineering analysis tools using Python, C++, MATLAB, or comparable programming languages.
• Collaborate with specialists in astrodynamics, optical sensing, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing.
• Conduct independent trade studies, technical evaluations, and performance assessments.
• Review and validate algorithms and technical results developed by external teams.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship as appropriate. Required Skills * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field.
• Significant professional experience in radar engineering, radar signal processing, or related sensor systems.
• Strong knowledge of radar detection, acquisition, tracking, and signal processing principles.
• Experience conducting radar performance modeling, simulation, or technical analysis.
• Understanding of radar antenna systems and associated engineering considerations.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, MATLAB, or comparable technical programming languages.
• Ability to independently evaluate complex engineering problems and communicate technical findings.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Current CI polygraph or ability to successfully complete one. Desired Skills * Experience with radar systems used for satellite tracking or space surveillance.
• Background in space domain awareness or space situational awareness applications.
• Experience modeling radar returns or radar cross-section characteristics using 3D target models.
• Advanced knowledge of radar antenna design and sensor performance optimization.
• Experience developing or validating advanced radar signal processing algorithms.
• Familiarity with orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, or satellite tracking.
• Experience with high-performance computing or large-scale modeling and simulation.
• Experience supporting classified government space programs.
• Technical leadership, principal engineering, or mentoring experience.