Radar Systems Engineer - JobID-0231

Innovative Defense Technologies•Mount Laurel Township, NJ

6d•$114,000 - $231,000•Onsite

About The Position

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Radar Systems Engineer to be part of our Missile Defense team and based out of our Mount Laurel, NJ location. The Radar Systems Engineer will contribute to the design, implementation, integration, and testing of next-generation radar solutions, with an emphasis on signal processing for sea-based radar systems. This role requires a strong foundation in tactical phased array radar systems, digital signal processing (DSP) theory, estimation techniques, modeling and simulation (M&S), and software development. The selected engineer will work closely with multidisciplinary teams of systems engineers, software developers, hardware engineers, and program stakeholders to deliver solutions that exceed operational and performance objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related STEM discipline
5+ years of experience in radar systems engineering
Strong understanding of: Digital signal processing (DSP), Detection and estimation theory, Statistical signal processing, Fourier analysis and spectral estimation, Kalman filtering and target tracking
Experience with radar waveform processing and Doppler analysis
Proficiency in at least two of the following programming languages: MATLAB, Python, C/C++, or Java
Understanding of object orientated design and polymorphism
Ability to analyze complex technical problems and develop innovative solutions
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellence in technical communication with peers and non-technical cohorts
Ability to work closely with Program Managers and Chief Engineers to document, manage and communicate requirements
Attention to detail
Initiative, creativity, reliability, teamwork
Strong organization and planning skills
Solid analytical abilities, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency and drive
Candidate should be self-starter and able to work independently, but not hesitate to engage with their fellow engineers for assistance whenever necessary
All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related STEM discipline
Previous experience with at least one of the following radar systems: SPY-1, SPY-6, TPY-2, or TPY-6
Missile defense-related domain knowledge and experience
Familiarity with software development best practices, version control, and continuous integration workflows
Experience with software testing, configuration management, and test automation
Familiarity with distributed systems, algorithms, and software design patterns
Proficiency working with different software development tools (Git, SVN, Jenkins, Maven, Gradle, Nexus, etc.)
Experience applying AI/ML to radar system design and/or data analysis
Familiarity with Linux operating systems, specifically Red Hat Enterprise
Experience with real-time embedded processing platforms
Familiarity with GPU acceleration and high-performance computing

Responsibilities

Analyze radar performance through M&S and ground / flight test data
Develop DSP architecture(s) for real-time embedded implementations
Design, implement, and validate algorithms using MATLAB, Python, C++, or other comparable programming language / environment
Perform trade studies and evaluate algorithm performance against requirements at the system and system-of-systems levels
Collaborate with RF, hardware, software, and systems engineering teams
Support combat system integration, verification, and validation activities
Document algorithm designs, test procedures, and technical results
Participate in design reviews and customer technical interchange meetings (TIMs)