Radar Signals Engineer (Multiple)

APEX TK LLC•Chantilly, VA

1d•$160,000 - $230,000

About The Position

APEX TK is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Radar Signals Engineer to support a critical government client. The role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in the aerospace domain, focusing on the analysis, design, modeling, and processing of radar signals used to track satellites in all types of Earth orbits. The engineer will collaborate with specialists in astrodynamics, optical sensing, AI, and High Performance Computing, and use existing analysis tools or develop new ones to conduct technical analyses and assessments.

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

Work with the modeling and simulation team to conduct 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.
Collaborate with experts in astrodynamics, optical sensing, AI, and High Performance Computing.
Use programming languages such as Python, C++, and MATLAB, or other languages, to leverage existing analysis tools and develop new tools.
Conduct independent trade studies and technical assessments.
Review and validate algorithms and results provided by external teams.
Develop and present actionable technical briefings.