Senior Surveillance Radar Engineer - Remote (FAA NAS)

Astrion

Washington (District of Columbia)

Remote

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

34 hours ago
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Job summary

Astrion is actively seeking a Surveillance Radar Engineer to deliver subject matter expertise across FAA radar modernization and NAS sustainment projects. The role emphasizes accelerating deployment, resolving technical issues, and supporting system integration, testing, and field implementation from a remote setting.

The candidate will engage in reviews, risk mitigation, and technical briefings for FAA leadership, leveraging extensive knowledge of radar operations and aerospace communication

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering (or related field).
  • 8+ years of surveillance radar or air traffic systems experience.
  • Knowledge of primary/secondary radar, Mode 3/A, C, and S operations.
  • FAA or DoD radar program experience preferred.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide radar engineering SME support to FAA program offices and integrators.
  • Support accelerated deployment schedules and technical risk mitigation.
  • Review engineering designs, test plans, safety assessments, and installation packages.
  • Participate in design reviews, readiness reviews, and site commissioning.
  • Support system performance analysis, EMI/EMC mitigation, and spectrum coordination.
  • Develop technical briefings and recommendations for FAA leadership.

Skills

Radar systems knowledge
Communication skills
Documentation skills
EMI/EMC knowledge
Primary/Secondary radar operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering

Job description

Astrion is actively seeking a Surveillance Radar Engineer to deliver subject matter expertise across FAA radar modernization and NAS sustainment projects. The role emphasizes accelerating deployment, resolving technical issues, and supporting system integration, testing, and field implementation from a remote setting.

The candidate will engage in reviews, risk mitigation, and technical briefings for FAA leadership, leveraging extensive knowledge of radar operations and aerospace communication

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