Algorithm Engineer; GBRD

Algorithm Engineer - Ground-Based Radar Digitization (GBRD)

Location:

Colorado Springs, CO

In this role, you will support the modernization of legacy radar systems across eight Ground-Based Radar sites. These systems provide continuous surveillance, detection, tracking, and reporting of missile and satellite activity in support of Missile Warning (MW), Missile Defense (MD), and Space Domain Awareness (SDA) missions.

The G  Digitization Program is implementing a common digital backend architecture and modernizing radar front‑end systems to maximize standardization, improve maintainability, and enhance mission readiness across the enterprise.

• Developing and refining digital signal processing, image formation, and radar processing algorithms.
• Implementing logic for target detection, tracking, classification, clutter suppression, and motion compensation.
• Creating mathematical models and high‑fidelity simulations to validate concepts prior to hardware deployment.
• Collaborating with radar front‑end and back‑end engineering teams to ensure algorithms meet mission performance objectives.
• Establishing measurable, testable criteria to support verification and validation of system performance.
• Working closely with systems engineering teams to define future system designs that meet demanding mission requirements and operate reliably in austere, remote environments.
• Support modeling and simulation efforts and tools for algorithm prototyping, analysis and testing.
• As needed, develop and maintain a GBRD Algorithm Description Document (ADD).

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Orbital Dynamics, Physics, or a related discipline and 8+ years of relevant experience (additional experience, training, or certifications may substitute for degree).
• US Citizen; currently possesses an Active Secret Clearance.
• Experience in radar system algorithm engineering and physics.
• Demonstrated experience with algorithm design, development, test (V&V).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

• Master's degree in a related field with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting DoD, MDA, U.S. Space Force, Air Force, or Intelligence Community programs.
• Experience with Integrated Tactical Warning / Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) systems or radar systems.

Pay Range: $ - $

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