Senior Radar Systems Engineer (Secret Clearance)

Footbridge Federal; Manitou Springs, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

PTO & holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Footbridge Federal seeks a radar systems engineer to develop mathematical algorithms for radar sensor implementation and mission modes, and perform trajectory threat analysis and scenario modeling. You will conduct system-level performance analyses and support software integration to model real-time radar behavior.

The role requires strong MATLAB proficiency, a STEM degree with extensive experience, and collaboration within IPTs to present findings to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 12+ years of experience (or Master's with 10+ years, PhD with 8+ years).
• Strong proficiency in MATLAB and code prototyping.
• Solid understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle, signal processing, and radar systems.
• Experience utilizing radar Blake Charts for operational performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop mathematical algorithms for radar sensor implementation and mission modes.
• Perform kinematic trajectory threat analysis, mission scenario modeling, and technology trade studies.
• Conduct system-level performance analyses, including data analysis and requirements derivation.
• Support software integration to model real-time radar platform behavior.
• Collaborate within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and present technical findings to leadership.

Skills

MATLAB proficiency

Systems engineering

Radar systems

Code prototyping

Jira/Confluence/SharePoint/MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM (12+ years)

Master’s (10+ years)

PhD (8+ years)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

SharePoint

MS Office

Job description

Footbridge Federal seeks a radar systems engineer to develop mathematical algorithms for radar sensor implementation and mission modes, and perform trajectory threat analysis and scenario modeling. You will conduct system-level performance analyses and support software integration to model real-time radar behavior.

The role requires strong MATLAB proficiency, a STEM degree with extensive experience, and collaboration within IPTs to present findings to leadership.