Senior Radar Systems Engineer

Kforce Inc; Orem (UT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Kforce Inc. is seeking a Senior Radar Systems Engineer for a Orem, UT role with hybrid remote work.

You will support development, testing, and scaling of advanced radar systems, driving system-level engineering and cross-functional collaboration to deliver robust solutions. You will apply hands-on radar experience in signal processing, V&V, data analysis, and automation, shaping requirements, interfaces, and architecture to enable production growth while maintaining quality and performance

Qualifications

• Must have BS, MS or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering or similar.
• 5–8+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Proven radar systems experience in development, production, and real-world use.
• Hands-on radar data analysis and interpreting system outputs and test results.
• Experience with testing, verification, and validation workflows.
• Strong radar signal processing expertise.
• Deep system-level understanding of radar systems beyond components.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform radar system verification and validation (V&V) efforts
• Build and execute test plans for radar systems
• Analyze radar data and evaluate system performance
• Develop and implement automation for data collection and analysis
• Identify issues early and improve overall product quality
• Support ongoing refinement of released radar products
• Interface with hardware components including antennas, RF systems, and embedded platforms
• Drive system-level improvements by challenging existing approaches
• Lead testing and system-level initiatives (not just execution)

Skills

Radar systems

Signal processing

Verification & validation

Data analysis

Automation for data collection

Cross-functional collaboration

System-level engineering

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering or similar

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Orem, UT that is seeking a Senior Radar Systems Engineer. We are working directly with the hiring manager on this exclusive search assignment. This role will be Hybrid Remote. The client offers a competitive compensation package including base salary and equity. Overview: We are looking for a Radar Systems Engineer to support the development, testing, and scaling of advanced radar systems. This role fills a critical capability gap and will directly contribute to significant production growth. The ideal candidate must bring hands‑on radar systems expertise, particularly in signal processing, verification & validation, and system‑level engineering.

• Perform radar system verification and validation (V&V) efforts
• Build and execute test plans for radar systems
• Analyze radar data and evaluate system performance
• Develop and implement automation for data collection and analysis
• Identify issues early and improve overall product quality
• Support ongoing refinement of released radar products
• Interface with hardware components including antennas, RF systems, and embedded platforms
• Drive system‑level improvements by challenging existing approaches
• Lead testing and system‑level initiatives (not just execution)

Collaborate cross-functionally with:

• Algorithm teams
• Embedded systems engineering
• Mechanical engineering

Future Scope (Long‑Term Impact)

• Contribute to system design and architecture
• Define requirements and system interfaces
• Influence technology roadmap and product direction

Requirements

• BS, MS or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering or similar fields
• 5-8+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Proven experience working with radar systems: Development, production, and real‑world use
• Hands‑on experience with: Radar data analysis; Interpreting system outputs and test results
• Experience with testing, verification, and validation workflows
• Strong experience in radar signal processing
• Deep system‑level understanding of radar systems (beyond components)
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑scaling, high‑impact environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with radar algorithms and/or tracker development
• Exposure to FMCW radar systems (Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave)
• Experience working across multiple engineering domains: Algorithm, embedded, and mechanical teams

Background interfacing with some of the following areas would be a plus:

• Antennas
• RF systems
• Embedded systems

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.