Radar System Analyst (UEWR)

InDyne•Parksville, BC

69d•$120,017•Onsite

About The Position

The UEWR Radar System Analyst holds overall technical responsibility for reducing and analyzing track data for AN/FPS-132 radar/computer systems' performance, evaluates tactical files for anomalies, and refines operational procedures to ensure continuous mission readiness. This role serves as the direct supervisor of the Radar and Computer work centers, managing maintenance tasks and scheduling.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field. (Note: Additional years of experience and formal education in analysis of warning radars can be substituted for the degree requirement).
Currently hold or be able to obtain and maintain the proper US DoD issued security clearance, which requires US Citizenship. Security clearance eligibility may be discussed during the interview phase.
Employment and start date is contingent upon the candidate receiving the required US DoD issued interim security clearance.
3 years of experience in systems analysis/engineering with UEWR/EWR systems or 5 years of system analysis/engineering experience on integrated radar systems.
Thorough understanding of radar design, performance, and simulations in large complex systems.
Knowledge of Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) concepts.
UNIX, Red Hat Linux, IRIX, and Solaris operating systems.
Knowledge of PAVE PAWS software (operating system, simulation, radar controller, signal processor).
Perl, Python, Shell Scripting, Matlab, MATE, Mathematica, Satellite Tool Kit (STK), and Missile Conversion Tool (MCT).
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to explain complex analytical results to both technical and non-technical personnel.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with one or more radars such as Cobra Dane, UEWR, or SBX (Desired)
AN/FPS-115, 123, or 132 systems engineering/analysis (Highly Desired)
Strong background in orbital mechanics, radar analysis and Phased Array Radar principles, synthetic aperture radar mapping, signal processing concepts, and radar search/track.
Experience C++, JOVIAL, and COMPASS programming languages is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Respond to requests to investigate system performance, false Launch & Predicted Impact messages, abnormal uncorrelated target rates (UCT), Category-1 satellite misses, and electromagnetic interference (EMI).
Monitor radar systems and tactical files (space track catalog, tasking file, site penetration files) for corruption, abnormal data, or overflow.
Analyze hardware diagnostics to determine anomalies for troubleshooting.
Utilize digital simulation tools, original programming, and software (Matlab, Mathematica, soft tools and resources) to perform data reduction, manipulate data, and report trends.
Provide trajectory analysis and insight to the customer for characterization of object information.
Develop mathematical algorithms for array signal processing, performance predictions, and radar return analysis.
Execute root-cause analyses on software/hardware performance anomalies, and provide corrective action recommendations related to radar tracking, target discrimination, computing loads, processing thresholds, and engagement timelines.
Recommend system modifications to maintain radar/computer system performance within specifications.
Execute test plans for Operational Test and Evaluation (QOT&E) of mission software.
Evaluate software versions for anomalies/degradation.
Maintain site internal calibration satellite lists and simulation media inventory.
Document unique system events via Problem Reports and Standard Change Forms (SCF).
Provide technical input for the site Operations Approval Review Board, ranking SCFs based on criticality.
Write Hardware Modification requests.
Document analytical results in formal presentations and maintain the official system documentation library.
Provide general liaison and support to USAF agencies and contractors.
Develop and refine checklists for site radar and MMCO personnel.
Support the system via on-call duties outside of normal working hours and perform other analysis duties as directed.