Radar Engineer / Analyst

DESE Research, Inc.•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

DESE Research, Inc. is seeking a talented, motivated, and enthusiastic Mid-Level Radar Engineer/Analyst to join a well-established team in an AVMC lab that supports the development, test, and fielding of missile defense radar systems. This role focuses on analysis tool design and development, complex analysis of radar system and algorithm performance, and technical support across a broad range of missile defense radar efforts. If you are passionate about radar engineering and analysis and want to apply your skills to mission-critical defense programs supporting the U.S. warfighter, we want to hear from you! The candidate will work as part of a well-established team supporting the development, test, and fielding of missile defense radar systems. The role includes analysis tool design and development and complex analysis of radar system and/or algorithm performance. The candidate will provide expertise on critical radar functions, investigate technical issues, perform root cause analysis, and develop creative solutions to complex technical problems. The candidate will also support projects involving performance analysis, modeling and simulation (M&S), post-flight reconstruction, and integration and risk reduction efforts. The role requires interaction with external customers and stakeholders within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), program offices, and radar development prime contractors.

Requirements

US Citizenship.
Minimum of a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Physics, Math, or Computer Science from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.
5+ years of experience with sensor and/or system-level data analysis.
Proficient in data manipulation and analysis, data visualization, signal and data processing, electromagnetics, and/or system engineering using MATLAB, Python, and/or similar tools.
Ability to develop and/or contribute to reports and briefings that explain complex radar behaviors effectively to a broad range of audiences.
Experience developing and/or improving complex analysis tools using MATLAB.
Experience in radar analysis, radar systems engineering, and/or radar test and evaluation.
Ability to multi-task and work effectively across multiple efforts.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Must have an active Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AN/TPY-2 TM.
Experience with radar signal detection/injection HWIL systems.
Experience in C, C++, and Ada programming, Linux/Unix operating systems, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Perform analysis tool design and development and complex analysis of radar system and/or algorithm performance.
Provide expertise on various aspects of critical radar functions, including acquisition, scheduling, tracking, discrimination, advanced functions, and system-level interactions.
Investigate issues, perform root cause analysis, and develop creative solutions to complex technical problems.
Support a broad range of projects, including performance analysis, modeling & simulation (M&S), post-flight reconstruction, and integration and risk reduction efforts.
Interact with external customers and stakeholders within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), program offices, and radar development prime contractors.