Radar Signals Engineer (Multiple)

Apex Tk•Chantilly, VA

About The Position

APEX TK is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Radar Signals Engineer to support a critical government client on cutting-edge aerospace projects. The role works with a modeling and simulation team and experts in astrodynamics, optical sensing, AI, and High Performance Computing. It involves analyzing radars that track satellites in all types of Earth orbits, designing satellite-tracking radar signals and signal-processing algorithms, and developing and using analysis tools.

Requirements

2–10 years of relevant experience.
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field such as Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace, or Computer Science.
Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Poly clearance.
Experience performing space-related engineering analysis, including collecting, organizing, and analyzing data, using one or more of C++, Python, R, SQL, PostgreSQL, Linux, MATLAB, VBA, or STK.
Ability to communicate findings and recommendations to internal and external customers.
Solid understanding of satellite-tracking radar signals.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a STEM-related field.
Experience with other simulation tools and programming languages.
Experience with phenomenological models, including demonstrated ability to model relevant physical phenomena and validate those models.

Responsibilities

Conduct a wide variety of analyses involving radars tracking satellites in all types of Earth orbits.
Design satellite-tracking radar signals and signal-processing algorithms.
Design radar antennas.
Analyze satellite target detection, acquisition, tracking, and characterization performance.
Model radar returns using 3D satellite models.
Work with experts in astrodynamics, optical sensing, AI, and High Performance Computing.
Use programming languages such as Python, C++, and MATLAB to leverage existing analysis tools and develop new ones.
Conduct independent trade studies and technical assessments.
Review and validate algorithms and results provided by external teams.
Develop and present actionable technical briefings.
Communicate findings and recommendations to internal and external customers.