Radar Systems Engineer SAR​/Mission

Principal Or Staff Sar Mission Systems Engineer

Our client is seeking a Principal or Staff SAR Mission Systems Engineer to lead the architecture, design, integration, verification, and operational success of next-generation Earth observation and remote sensing satellite payloads.

This role serves as the technical authority for Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) mission/processor/algorithm systems, driving programme-wide decisions across multiple satellite missions. The successful candidate will shape future payload roadmaps, influence system-level trade studies, guide multidisciplinary engineering teams, and act as the primary technical interface with customers, partners, and executive stakeholders throughout the full mission lifecycle.

This is a role suited for an ambitious professional wanting to solve complex problems and develop novel concepts that contribute to the betterment of our world. You will contribute to our world leading Synthetic Aperture Radar missions that generate high value imagery and real-time actionable intelligence for our customers.

As a Staff Systems MTS, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Missions, you may have a wide range of responsibilities that include:

• Provides end-to-end oversight of the SAR related engineering activities for the full lifecycle of a SAR space mission
• Oversees the Mission Concept of Operations development and defines high-level mission specifications to meet user requirements, including spacecraft budgets to inform the SAR payload
• Lead technical solutioning for enhancements to existing and future SAR Missions; includes beam mode design, SAR mission concept design, and SAR image quality modelling
• Leads mission technical risk management, integration, verification and validation at the Mission Level
• Responsible for design trade-off studies between various dimensions of the mission including:
  Spacecraft Systems, Coverage and Access, SAR Payload, SAR Processor and end-user applications
• Responsible for SAR aspects of successful commissioning, calibration and early operations of space SAR Missions
• Provide sound technical guidance to upper management and new business
• Developing team members through mentoring and coaching

This role is open to all applicants US wide who are eligible for ITAR compliance. This is a remote position for a 12-month contract.