Surveillance Radar Engineer

Astrion; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Surveillance Radar Engineer to provide technical SME support for FAA radar modernization and sustainment across the National Airspace System. The role centers on accelerating deployment, resolving issues, and guiding system integration, testing, and field implementation.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in surveillance radar or air traffic systems, a Bachelors in Electrical or Systems Engineering, and strong communication and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• 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

Surveillance radar experience

Air traffic systems experience

Excellent communication skills

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering

Job description

Must be US citizen
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Overview
Surveillance Radar Engineer
LOCATION: Remote
JOB STATUS: Full-time
CLEARANCE: BI investigation
TRAVEL: 75%
Must be US citizen
Astrion is seeking a Surveillance Radar Engineer to provide technical subject matter expertise supporting FAA radar modernization and sustainment efforts across the National Airspace System (NAS). This role focuses on accelerating radar deployment schedules, resolving technical issues, and supporting system integration, testing, and field implementation.
FAA Systems May Include

• Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR-9, ASR-11/DASR)
• Air Route Surveillance Radar (ARSR-4)
• ATCBI-6 / ATCBI-6A
• Mode S / Secondary Surveillance Radar
• Terminal and En Route Surveillance Interfaces
• Radar Sustainment and Modernization Programs
  

Required Qualifications / Skills

• 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, Electromagnetic Interference/Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMI/EMC) mitigation, and spectrum coordination
• Develop technical briefings and recommendations for FAA leadership
  

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