Space Radar Engineer – SETA, Systems & Processing

Space Systems Integration LLC; Chantilly (VA); Presencial; USD 180 000 - 230 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Space Systems Integration LLC in Chantilly, VA seeks a Space Radar Engineer to provide SETA support for space-based radar payload performance and processing. You will assess system designs, on-orbit data products, and mission effectiveness, guiding improvements across the end-to-end system from collection through processing.

The role requires direct radar/tradecraft experience, TS/SCI clearance, and ability to brief senior leaders.

Qualificações

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI polygraph within the last ten years.
• Master's degree in engineering and ten or more years of experience.
• Experience with all phases of the satellite mission lifecycle, from concept to post-launch operations.
• Direct experience with space-based radar systems or closely related ISR platforms.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and written/verbal communication skills for senior decision-makers.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as a trusted, independent advisor to the Government on space-based radar payload performance and processing.
• Provide objective assessments of contractor designs, algorithm implementations, and system performance.
• Assess risks, technical maturity, and performance margins across development and operations.
• Evaluate radar signal processing chains, including calibration, image formation, detection, and tracking.
• Develop customer positions, technical assessments, and briefing materials for leadership.

Conhecimentos

Radar tradecraft

Systems engineering

Executive briefing

Travel readiness

Clear communicator

Formação académica

Master's degree in engineering

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Space Systems Integration LLC in Chantilly, VA seeks a Space Radar Engineer to provide SETA support for space-based radar payload performance and processing. You will assess system designs, on-orbit data products, and mission effectiveness, guiding improvements across the end-to-end system from collection through processing.

The role requires direct radar/tradecraft experience, TS/SCI clearance, and ability to brief senior leaders.