Systems Modeling, Simulation and Analysis Engineer

Footbridge Federal; Woburn, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Footbridge Federal in Massachusetts is seeking a highly experienced radar systems engineer to design and implement signal processing algorithms, perform modeling and simulation of RF and optical systems, and analyze field test data to validate performance.

You will integrate hardware and software for experimental test assets and present findings to sponsors, with occasional travel. An active Top Secret clearance and strong MATLAB skills are required.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance.
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
• 6+ years of experience in systems analysis, radar systems engineering, or statistical data analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in MATLAB and specialized toolboxes (e.g., phased array).
• Strong background in radar signal processing, linear algebra, Fourier transforms, and Wiener filtering.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement signal processing algorithms, including detection, estimation, and statistical filtering.
• Model and simulate RF and optical systems to assess capabilities.
• Analyze experimental field test data to validate system performance and algorithm effectiveness.
• Integrate hardware and software components for experimental test assets.
• Present technical findings and research results to internal teams and project sponsors.

Skills

Radar signal processing

Linear algebra

Fourier transforms

Wiener filtering

MATLAB proficiency

Security clearance

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical discipline

Tools

MATLAB toolboxes (Phased Array)

Job description

• Design and implement signal processing algorithms, including detection, estimation, and statistical filtering.


• Perform detailed modeling and simulation of RF and optical systems to assess capabilities.


• Analyze experimental field test data to validate system performance and algorithm effectiveness.


• Integrate hardware and software components for experimental test assets.


• Present technical findings and research results to internal teams and project sponsors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance.


• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.


• 6+ years of experience in systems analysis, radar systems engineering, or statistical data analysis.


• Advanced proficiency in MATLAB, including object-oriented programming, anonymous functions, and specialized toolboxes (such as phased array).


• Strong background in radar signal processing, linear algebra, Fourier transforms, and Wiener filtering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Openness to occasional domestic or international travel.

Required Skills

• Active Top Secret security clearance.


• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.


• 6+ years of experience in systems analysis, radar systems engineering, or statistical data analysis.


• Advanced proficiency in MATLAB, including object-oriented programming, anonymous functions, and specialized toolboxes (such as phased array).


• Strong background in radar signal processing, linear algebra, Fourier transforms, and Wiener filtering.

Preferred Skills

• Openness to occasional domestic or international travel.

Security Clearance

• Level: Top Secret


• Health and Financial Foundation - Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.


• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits - PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.


• Professional Development - The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.

Mission

Footbridge Federal delivers engineering, cyber, mission IT, analytics, and cleared program support for defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland security, and research missions.

Culture

Mission Context Matters

Candidates should expect work tied to defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland, and research missions rather than generic commercial delivery.

Small-Team Accountability

The culture copy emphasizes ownership, communication, and practical execution across teams that work close to customers and program outcomes.

Growth With Technical Credibility

Career content supports hands-on technical growth, certifications, internal mobility, and program leadership without forcing one career track.

Benefits & why work here

• Health and Financial Foundation: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.


• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits: PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.


• Professional Development: The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.