Radar System Design Engineer
Job in
Chantilly, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22021, USA
Listed on 2026-07-14
Listing for:
Saic
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-14
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electronics Engineer, Systems Engineer, Test Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description
The Radar System Design Engineer will support advanced space-based ISR and ground radar mission systems by performing radar architecture definition, system-level design, and radar signal processing development. This role aligns with the requirement for Radar system design or radar signal processing expertise in Chantilly-based roles.
Key Responsibilities- Lead radar system architecture development, deriving functional and performance requirements from mission needs.
- Develop radar waveform designs, radar modes, and associated signal processing algorithms.
- Perform modeling, simulation, and analysis of radar system performance under operational conditions.
- Support hardware-in-the-loop testing, sensor integration, and validation of radar subsystems.
- Develop technical documentation, design artifacts, performance briefs, trade studies, and algorithm specifications.
- Collaborate with systems, integration, MBSE, payload, and ISR engineering teams to ensure interface compatibility and mission alignment.
- Support customer technical interchange meetings, milestone reviews, and engineering working groups.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field;
Master’s preferred. Minimum 9 years of overall experience. - 8–12+ years of experience in radar system design, radar architecture, or radar signal processing.
- Expertise in RF hardware design, payload architectures, and test methodologies.
- Experience with RF test equipment including VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
- Must have a TS/SCI, and be willing to obtain a poly.
Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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