PodRad Developer, Engineer III

• Assemble radar sub-systems and components, cabling, and structural housing
• Perform standardized test procedures on RF equipment to verify equipment performance baselines
• Use experimental results in collaboration with NSSL scientists to refine the design
• Modify existing MATLAB or Python-based code, or write new code, to produce standard radar products such as Doppler velocity spectra plots
• Develop basic quality control methods for collected data
• Investigate incorporation of additional radar products in collaboration with NSSL scientists to support data workflow and analysis
• Perform field testing to evaluate equipment performance in real-world conditions
• Implement design improvements based on field-testing feedback
• Collaborate with NSSL scientists, engineers, and external partners to validate against operational and experimental observations
• Assist NSSL staff in deploying other research systems as appropriate
• Update technical schematics
• Maintain troubleshooting and testing logs and code repositories
• Draft test reports
• Prepare quarterly status reports
• Write a brief report following AMS guidelines
• Prepare a conference-style presentation and present to project stakeholders and at a national or international conference if possible

• BA/BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 6+ years of full-time engineering experience
• Demonstrated experience in electromechanical assembly and RF hardware testing
• Familiarity with lab test equipment, including multi-meter, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, and network analyzer
• Must be able to kneel, bend, and lift up to 60 lbs
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, and/or C++
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate test results and apply them through hardware and software improvements
• Familiarity or proficiency with FM-CW radar concepts strongly preferred
• Must complete an online IT security awareness course within one week of starting work
• Foreign national candidates are subject to export control review and require CO/COR approval prior to consideration
• Local and non-local travel may be required, not anticipated to exceed 5% annually
• Ability to work irregular hours during active severe weather events may be required for field data-collection activities

Demonstrates expertise in RF hardware testing, electromechanical assembly, and data analysis using MATLAB and Python. Capable of collaborating with scientists and engineers to refine radar systems and produce quality reports and presentations.

• RF Hardware Testing
• Electromechanical Assembly
• MATLAB Programming
• Python Programming
• Data Analysis

• Electromechanical Assembly
• RF Hardware Testing
• MATLAB Programming
• Python Programming
• C++ Programming
• Data Analysis
• Quality Control Methods
• Field Testing
• Technical Report Writing
• Troubleshooting

• Analytical Skills
• Collaboration
• Communication

• IT Security Awareness Course

• Radar Systems
• FM-CW Radar Concepts
• Data Workflow
• Experimental Observations
• Field Data-Collection

• Multi-Meter
• Oscilloscope
• Spectrum Analyzer
• Network Analyzer