Senior or Principal Radar Systems Engineer Job Orem area,Utah USA,Engineering

Responsibilities Kforce has a client in Orem, UT that is seeking a Senior or Principal Radar Systems Engineer. We are working directly with the hiring manager on this exclusive search assignment. This role will be hybrid/ remote. The client offers a competitive compensation package including base salary and equity. Overview:
We are looking for a Senior or Principal Radar Systems Engineer to support the development, testing, and scaling of advanced radar systems. This role fills a critical capability gap and will directly contribute to significant production growth. The ideal candidate must bring hands-on radar systems expertise, particularly in signal processing, verification & validation, and system-level engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform radar system verification and validation (V&V) efforts
Build and execute test plans for radar systems
Analyze radar data and evaluate system performance
Develop and implement automation for data collection and analysis
Identify issues early and improve overall product quality
Support ongoing refinement of released radar products
Interface with hardware components including antennas, RF systems, and embedded platforms
Drive system-level improvements by challenging existing approaches
Lead testing and system-level initiatives (not just execution)

Perform radar system verification and validation (V&V) efforts
Build and execute test plans for radar systems
Analyze radar data and evaluate system performance
Develop and implement automation for data collection and analysis
Identify issues early and improve overall product quality
Support ongoing refinement of released radar products
Interface with hardware components including antennas, RF systems, and embedded platforms
Drive system-level improvements by challenging existing approaches
Lead testing and system-level initiatives (not just execution)

Collaborate cross-functionally with:

Algorithm teams
Embedded systems engineering
Mechanical engineering

Future Scope (Long-Term Impact):

Contribute to system design and architecture
Define requirements and system interfaces
Influence technology roadmap and product direction

Requirements

BS, MS or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics or similar fields
At least 6-10+ years of relevant engineering experience
Proven experience working with radar systems:
Development, production, and real-world use
Hands-on experience with:
Radar data analysis;
Interpreting system outputs and test results or similar
Experience with testing, verification, and validation workflows
Strong experience and/or understanding of radar signal processing or Radar systems
Deep system-level understanding of radar systems (beyond components)
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-scaling, high-impact environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with radar algorithms and/or tracker development
Exposure to FMCW radar systems (Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave)
Experience working across multiple engineering domains:
Algorithm, embedded, and mechanical teams

Background interfacing with some of the following areas would be a plus:

Antennas
RF systems
Embedded systems

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried…