Entry-Level Radar Exploitation Engineer

Job Description

AV’s Specialized Exploitation & Targeting (SET) Department is seeking an entry‑level Radar Exploitation Engineer to support NASIC at Wright‑Patterson AFB. You will help characterize foreign missile systems using line‑of‑sight radar‑collected data and support the production of technical intelligence products for warfighters, senior decision‑makers, and the Intelligence Community.

Regular

• Help characterize foreign missile systems (ballistic, cruise, hypersonic, air‑to‑air, surface‑to‑air, surface‑to‑surface) using line‑of‑sight radar data.
• Assist in extracting and interpreting radar‑derived observables (e.g., RCS, kinematics, staging events, propulsion phases, guidance behavior).
• Support analysis of time‑series radar data to identify flight phases and unique signature features.
• Apply basic signal processing and tracking techniques, under guidance, to derive kinematic/dynamic parameters from radar returns.
• Draft clear written products (technical notes, reports, briefings) that meet IC standards.
• Present findings to teammates and support briefings to NASIC and other stakeholders as experience grows.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of methods and tools for radar‑based missile exploitation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• 0–2 years of experience (internships, projects, or coursework) in radar analysis, missile systems analysis, RF signal processing, MASINT, EW, or related technical disciplines.
• Foundational understanding of radar fundamentals (radar equation, SNR, detection/tracking, antennas, beam patterns, line‑of‑sight propagation, basic waveforms).
• Familiarity with missile kinematics and flight phases (boost, midcourse, terminal).
• Experience with MATLAB and/or Python (Num Py/Sci Py/Matplotlib) for data analysis, modeling, or signal processing.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to communicate technical results clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

• Relevant internships, research, or coursework focused on radar, missile systems, or technical intelligence.
• Exposure to modeling & simulation tools (e.g., STK, radar tracking simulations).
• Familiarity with multi‑sensor data (radar, optical/IR) and basic fusion concepts.
• Active Top Secret//SCI clearance level.

• Strong technical curiosity and willingness to learn complex radar and missile phenomenology.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi‑disciplinary, classified environment.

Work is performed on‑site in secure facilities in or around Wright‑Patterson AFB; occasional travel (