Surveillance Radar Engineer
Astrion
14 days+
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Job summary
Astrion is looking for a Surveillance Radar Engineer to provide technical expertise for FAA radar modernization efforts. This role, which is remote, focuses on accelerating radar deployments, resolving technical issues, and supporting system integration. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering, along with 8+ years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include supporting FAA program offices, reviewing engineering designs, and developing recommendations for FAA leadership.
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.
Responsibilities
- Provide radar engineering SME support to FAA program offices.
- Support accelerated deployment schedules and technical risk mitigation.
- Review engineering designs, test plans, safety assessments.
- Participate in design reviews, readiness reviews, and site commissioning.
- Support system performance analysis and EMI/EMC mitigation.
- Develop technical briefings and recommendations for FAA leadership.
Skills
Surveillance radar or air traffic systems experience
Knowledge of primary/secondary radar
FAA or DoD radar program experience
Communication and documentation skills
Education
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering
Job description
Overview
Surveillance Radar Engineer
LOCATION: Remote
JOB STATUS: Full-time
CLEARANCE: BI investigation
CERTIFICATION: N/A
TRAVEL: as needed
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 preferredStrong 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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