Radar Signals Engineer - Space Surveillance

Radar Signals Engineer - Space Surveillance

SAIC is seeking an experienced Radar Signals Engineer to conduct technical modeling of ground-based space surveillance radars' capabilities to detect, track and characterize targets in space. You will develop prototype signal designs and signal processing algorithms as part of a small agile team including experts in advanced astrodynamics and AI. You will collaboratively simulate integrated operations at-scale with support from our cloud computing and supercomputing specialists.

Expect regular opportunities to meet with and present findings to local elite government customers.

• Prototype and evaluate radar signal designs and signal processing algorithms using high-level programming languages to test methods of detecting, tracking and characterizing targets in space.
• Conduct independent trade studies and technical assessments.
• Review and validate technical metrics, algorithm descriptions, and data products provided by external teams.
• Analyze and interpret operational space surveillance radar data to assess sensor performance.
• Drive critical national decisions by translating complex behaviors and findings into clear, actionable technical briefings and documentation.

Clearance Requirements: TS/SCI with the ability to obtain a Poly. (

Note:

The current Security Clearance must be held by an IC Customer.)

Flexible schedule:
On-site core collaboration hours from 10 am to 3 pm, options to work nine or eight days out of every two weeks.

Salary range:
Will be based on qualifications listed below, plus company 401(k) match and discounted employee stock purchase plan.

Employment reliability:
Our team supports a fully funded prime contract with the government. Additionally, we routinely provide closely related support to other prime contracts and can shift staff as necessary. As a large company with a major presence in Northern Virginia, SAIC offers a broad array of work opportunities for current employees locally as well as nationally.

Growth and career progression:
You will have access to mentoring by highly experienced experts in radar and many other fields. Managers will maintain open communications to ensure that you and the larger team both thrive.

Qualifications:

• Clearance: TS/SCI held by IC organization with ability to obtain polygraph.
• Education degree:
  Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, Physics, or a related technical field.
• Education and minimum professional experience:
  Bachelor's plus nine years, Master's plus seven years, or PhD plus four years.
• Experience:
  
  Radar signal design and signal processing modeling including target detection, tracking and characterization.
• Modeling tools:
  Advanced, hands-on proficiency using MATLAB, Python, C++, or similar tools.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion.