Senior Space Radar Engineer – Ground/Space Systems

Science Applications International Corp.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) is seeking a Radar Engineer for the National Security and Space Sector in Aurora, Colorado. The role involves collaborating with U.S.

Government civilians and contractors to solve advanced radar problems for space-related capabilities and threats. The candidate will conceptualize and evaluate radar systems, apply signal processing techniques, and engage in complex modeling and analyses using tools like MATLAB, Python, and C++.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physics or engineering; 9+ years of experience with analysis and interpretation of radar systems and data.
• Experience with ground and space-based radar systems, SAR/ISAR concepts, and radar data products.
• Fluent in MATLAB, Python, C++ or similar programming languages.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, communicate results clearly, and operate in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialized technical studies on radar systems, targets, and data products for program managers and satellite operators.
• Lead physics-based modeling, simulation, and analysis; perform technical trades.
• Develop knowledge of U.S. national security space, space threats, and space surveillance concepts.
• Represent the customer in government and contractor meetings; participate in program reviews (PMR, PDR, CDR).
• Collaborate with program offices, prime contractors, and SMEs; apply technical standards and methodologies.

Skills

Radar systems analysis

MATLAB

Python

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics or engineering

Master's degree

Tools

HFSS

CST

X-Patch

Job description

Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) is seeking a Radar Engineer for the National Security and Space Sector in Aurora, Colorado. The role involves collaborating with U.S.

Government civilians and contractors to solve advanced radar problems for space-related capabilities and threats. The candidate will conceptualize and evaluate radar systems, apply signal processing techniques, and engage in complex modeling and analyses using tools like MATLAB, Python, and C++.