Senior Radar Engineer

Parsons Corporation•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Radar Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to combine deep radar system knowledge with advanced reverse engineering capabilities to analyze, characterize, and document complex radar architectures.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of relevant experience, OR Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience, OR a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with 2+ years of relevant experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Strong technical writing and documentation skills
Ability to work independently on complex, ambiguous problems
Strong attention to detail and methodical approach
Must be a US Citizen
Candidate must have an active TS/SCI Clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain a CI Polygraph
Radar Theory: Deep understanding of radar principles, waveforms, and signal processing
Radar Types: Experience with pulse-Doppler, SAR, ISAR, phased array systems, missile-borne seekers
Waveform Analysis: Deep understanding of pulse compression, frequency modulation, phase coding
Signal Processing: Deep understanding of matched filtering, Doppler processing, CFAR detection, tracking algorithms
Antenna Systems: Knowledge of phased arrays, AESA/PESA, monopulse, beamforming
RF Analysis: Proficiency with spectrum analyzers, VSAs, ELINT receivers, direction finding equipment
Signal Intelligence: Experience with radar signal analysis, and characterization
Hardware Analysis: PCB reverse engineering, component identification, circuit analysis
Software Tools: Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, GNU Radio, IDA Pro, Ghidra
Test Equipment: Hands-on experience with high-end RF test equipment

Nice To Haves

Experience in signals intelligence (SIGINT) or electronic warfare (EW) environments
Background with military radar systems (air defense, fire control, surveillance)
Knowledge of radar electronic support measures (ESM) and electronic attack (EA)
Familiarity with radar cross-section (RCS) analysis and stealth technology
Understanding of space-based radar systems
Experience with DRFM (Digital RF Memory) and radar jamming techniques
Radar Waveforms Linear FM (chirp), non-linear FM, Barker codes, polyphase codes Frequency hopping, pulse compression, intrapulse modulation LPI waveforms and spread spectrum techniques
Radar Modes Search, track, track-while-scan, spotlight, stripmap Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and inverse SAR (ISAR)
Electronic Warfare Radar warning receivers (RWR) and ESM systems Electronic countermeasures (ECM) and jamming techniques ECCM features and anti-jamming capabilities

Responsibilities

Radar System Reverse Engineering Conduct comprehensive reverse engineering of radar systems including ground-based and airborne platforms.
Analyze and characterize unknown radar waveforms, PRF patterns, and modulation schemes Reverse engineer radar hardware including transmitters, receivers, antenna systems, and signal processing chains
Reconstruct radar system architectures, timing diagrams, and operational modes
Identify radar types (pulse-Doppler, FMCW, phased array, SAR, ISAR, etc.) through signal analysis
Signal Analysis & Characterization Analyze radar emissions across multiple frequency bands (HF through mmWave)
Perform detailed waveform analysis including pulse characteristics, chirp parameters, and coding schemes
Decode radar signal processing techniques and detection algorithms
Characterize radar performance parameters (range, resolution, sensitivity, PRF, duty cycle)
Analyze electronic counter-countermeasures (ECCM) and low probability of intercept (LPI) features
Hardware Analysis Perform and lead teardown analysis of radar components and subsystems
Reverse engineer RF front-end circuits, power amplifiers, and receiver chains
Analyze antenna arrays, feed networks, and beamforming architectures
Identify components, chipsets, and technology nodes used in radar systems
Conduct PCB analysis, circuit tracing, and signal flow documentation
Technical Intelligence & Documentation Prepare comprehensive technical intelligence reports on radar systems
Document radar capabilities, limitations, and operational characteristics
Create detailed technical drawings, block diagrams, and system specifications
Develop countermeasure recommendations and vulnerability assessments
Present findings to technical teams, management, and customers