Radar Analysis IPT Lead Job Huntsville area,Alabama USA,Engineering

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly technical, hands‑on Radar Analysis IPT Lead to execute and lead radar performance modeling and analysis activities for an advanced radar system. This role is not purely managerial — the selected candidate will directly perform detailed radar performance analysis while guiding a small team of analysts.

Primary Responsibilities

Hands‑On Radar Performance Analysis
- Directly execute radar performance modeling using established tool suites (MATLAB, Python-based frameworks, C++ models, etc.)
- Adapt legacy radar performance tools to current system architecture and requirements
Tool Adaptation & Validation
- Assess applicability of previously developed radar performance models to current design
- Modify and extend modeling frameworks to reflect updated RF architectures, antenna/beamforming differences, processing chain updates
Signal Processing & Tracking Performance
- Analyze detection performance (CFAR variants, threshold selection)
- Evaluate tracking filter performance (e.g., Kalman-based estimators)
- Assess dwell time, PRF selection, waveform tradeoffs, and coherent integration impacts
- Identify algorithm sensitivities that drive system‑level performance risk
Technical Leadership
- Lead a small radar analysis team while remaining the primary technical contributor
- Review and approve analysis products and technical reports
- Present quantitative performance assessments to program leadership and customers
- Provide clear, data‑driven recommendations to influence system design decisions

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an ABET‑accredited school, plus 4‑8 years of hands‑on radar performance analysis experience. Master’s with 2‑6 years or PhD with 1‑4 years of relevant experience also considered.
Proficiency in MATLAB for radar performance modeling.
Good communication skills for working in a highly collaborative lab environment and interfacing with customers.
US Citizen with a Final Secret Clearance.
Resident of Huntsville, AL or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience transitioning analysis tools between programs.
Familiarity with hardware performance drivers (noise figure, linearity, antenna gain patterns).
Experience correlating simulation results with flight or range test data.

Pay Range

87,100.

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