Senior Radar Engineer/Analyst

Torch Technologies, Inc.•Huntsville, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Torch Technologies is seeking a talented Senior Missile Defense Radar Analyst/Engineer to join a well-established and growing team in the Sensors Test, Analysis, Requirements and Simulations (STARS) Lab that supports the development, test, and fielding of missile defense radar systems. The selected candidate will work with real-time hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) systems, tactical software & hardware, and all-digital representations of complex missile defense radars such as AN/TPY-2, AN/TPY-6, LRDR, SBX, UEWR, and CDU. Common tasks for this position include leading scenario design and development, analysis tool design and development, and complex analysis on radar system and/or algorithm performance. The selected candidate will provide expertise and mentor junior team members on various aspects of critical radar functions including acquisition, scheduling, tracking, discrimination, advanced functions, and system-level interactions. The selected candidate will investigate issues, perform root cause analysis, and develop creative solutions to complex technical problems. The selected candidate may support a broad range of projects including performance analysis, modeling & simulation (M&S) verification & validation (V&V), post-flight reconstructions, and integration and risk reduction efforts. The selected candidate will provide technical leadership in a highly dynamic environment that promotes team interaction, collaboration, and problem solving. The selected candidate will interact with external customers and stakeholders within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), program offices, and radar development prime contractors.

Requirements

US Citizenship
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Math, or Computer Science from an accredited institution
10+ years of experience with sensor and/or system-level data analysis
Proficient in data manipulation and analysis, data visualization, signal and data processing, electromagnetics, and/or system engineering using Matlab, Python, and/or similar tools
Ability to provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in team environments
Ability to develop and/or contribute to reports and briefings that explain complex radar behaviors effectively to a broad range of audiences
Ability to multi-task and work effectively across multiple efforts
Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to mentor and lead junior staff
Proven ability to interact professionally and effectively with a diverse set of customers, collaborators, stakeholders, and senior leadership

Nice To Haves

Master’s or Ph.D. degree
Experience with AN/TPY-2, AN/TPY-6, LRDR, SBX, UEWR, and/or CDU radar systems (and/or associated digital representations)
Experience leading radar analysis, radar systems engineering, and/or radar test and evaluation
Experience with radar signal/detection injection HWIL systems (OSI, DIGISIM, OSM)
Experience leading the development of complex analysis tools using Matlab
Experience with other aspects of the Missile Defense System (MDS) and the Missile Defense Agency including threat/targets, C2BMC, GFC, and simulation frameworks such as OSF

Responsibilities

Leading scenario design and development
Analysis tool design and development
Complex analysis on radar system and/or algorithm performance
Provide expertise and mentor junior team members on various aspects of critical radar functions including acquisition, scheduling, tracking, discrimination, advanced functions, and system-level interactions
Investigate issues, perform root cause analysis, and develop creative solutions to complex technical problems
Support a broad range of projects including performance analysis, modeling & simulation (M&S) verification & validation (V&V), post-flight reconstructions, and integration and risk reduction efforts
Provide technical leadership in a highly dynamic environment that promotes team interaction, collaboration, and problem solving
Interact with external customers and stakeholders within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), program offices, and radar development prime contractors