Surveillance Radar Engineer with Security Clearance

Astrion; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

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

Overview Surveillance Radar Engineer LOCATION: Remote JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE: BI investigation CERTIFICATION: N/A 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 #CJ