Radar /Surveillance Engineer (Mid - Senior Level)

P17 Solutions LLC•Egg Harbor Township, NJ

6d•$155,000 - $210,000•Onsite

About The Position

P17 Solutions is seeking a Mid-Senior Level Radar/Surveillance Engineer to support advanced radar and surveillance technology programs, combining radar algorithm development and signal processing with radar system analysis and characterization - across the full lifecycle from algorithm design and simulation through field testing, deployment, and technical documentation.

Requirements

BS in EE, CE, or related field (ABET-accredited)
5–9 yrs relevant experience; or MS + 3–7 yrs; or PhD + 1–3 yrs. Candidates without a degree but with strong demonstrated experience will also be considered.
Demonstrated experience in radar algorithm development and/or signal analysis
Working knowledge of radar architectures, waveforms, and operational modes
Strong fundamentals in: DSP, tracker algorithms, MATLAB, radar simulation/modeling, FAA systems, radar waveforms (LFM, Barker/polyphase codes, LPI, etc.), radar modes (search/track/SAR/ISAR, etc.), EW concepts (RWR, ESM, ECM/ECCM), and Mark 99 Eliminator/DDCS systems
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills
Ability to work independently on ambiguous problems; growth potential into a technical lead role
Must be a US Citizen able to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

Statistics/probability background; SIGINT/EW familiarity
Military or FAA-related radar systems background (RCS analysis, pulse-Doppler, SAR/ISAR, AESA/PESA)
RF test equipment proficiency (spectrum analyzers, VSAs); Python, GNU Radio
Experience with SPY-1, SPY-6, and/or SPY-7
Additional skills: electromagnetics, modern C++, Linux

Responsibilities

Develop, evaluate, and improve radar signal processors and tracking algorithms for performance and latency
Research emerging algorithms from current literature and assess applicability to program needs
Support radar simulation/modeling (including EW environments), RF sensor field-testing, and sensor deployment
Apply DSP techniques including matched filtering, Doppler processing, CFAR detection, and tracking
Analyze and characterize radar waveforms, PRF patterns, modulation schemes, and performance parameters
Support analysis of radar emissions, ECCM, and LPI features
Contribute to reconstruction of radar system architectures, timing diagrams, and operational modes
Prepare technical reports, drawings, and system specifications
Peer review internal/industry algorithms and analyses
Mentor junior engineers; may lead individual tasking
Collaborate cross-functionally on radar program objectives