Senior Radar Systems Architect - Verification & Testing

Fortem Technologies; Lindon (UT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortem Technologies in Lindon, Utah seeks a Principal Radar Systems Engineer to own system-level design and performance of advanced radar systems. You will lead requirements, architecture development, and verification across software, hardware, and mechanical domains.

The role requires a deep understanding of radar theory, signal processing, and test methodology, with hands-on experience in field deployments and cross-functional collaboration to deliver robust, scalable radar solutions.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Strong understanding of radar theory and radar signal processing.
• Experience with verification and validation processes.
• Hands-on experience with test planning and execution.
• Proficiency in scripting/programming (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for data analysis.
• Ability to work in outdoor field environments and travel as needed.
• Strong systems thinker with the ability to work across software, hardware, and manufacturing environments.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality, reliability, and repeatability in testing.
• Highly analytical with strong debugging and root cause analysis skills.
• Proactive and collaborative when working with cross-functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze radar performance based on radar fundamentals and signal processing.
• Define system requirements and sub-system interface definitions.
• Lead integration of radar subsystems into larger systems.
• Perform quantitative analysis of radar performance metrics for detection and tracking ranges.
• Develop, refine, and manage system requirements.
• Plan, define, and execute verification and validation activities across system lifecycle phases.
• Coordinate test resources, instrumentation, and logistics for field campaigns.
• Troubleshoot system performance issues and drive root-cause analysis.
• Author, review, and release formal test plans, procedures, and test reports.

Skills

Radar theory

Signal processing

Test planning

Python

MATLAB

Travel for field work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in related field

Systems Engineering degree

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Fortem Technologies in Lindon, Utah seeks a Principal Radar Systems Engineer to own system-level design and performance of advanced radar systems. You will lead requirements, architecture development, and verification across software, hardware, and mechanical domains.

The role requires a deep understanding of radar theory, signal processing, and test methodology, with hands-on experience in field deployments and cross-functional collaboration to deliver robust, scalable radar solutions.