Surveillance Radar Engineer

Astrion • UNAVAILABLE, DC

2d • Remote

About The Position

Astrion is seeking a Surveillance Radar Engineer to provide technical subject matter expertise supporting FAA radar modernization and sustainment efforts across the National Airspace System (NAS). The role focuses on accelerating radar deployment schedules, resolving technical issues, and supporting system integration, testing, and field implementation. Systems may include Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR-9, ASR-11/DASR), Air Route Surveillance Radar (ARSR-4), ATCBI-6 / ATCBI-6A, Mode S / Secondary Surveillance Radar, terminal and en route surveillance interfaces, and radar sustainment and modernization programs. The position is remote, requires 75% travel, and requires U.S. citizenship and a BI investigation clearance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• 8 or more years of surveillance radar or air traffic systems experience.
• Knowledge of primary and secondary radar, Mode 3/A, C, and S operations.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• BI investigation clearance.
• Willingness to travel 75%.

Nice To Haves

• FAA or DoD radar program experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide radar engineering subject matter expert support to FAA program offices and integrators.
• Support accelerated deployment schedules and technical risk mitigation.
• Review engineering designs, test plans, safety assessments, and installation packages.
• Participate in design reviews, readiness reviews, and site commissioning.
• Support system performance analysis, Electromagnetic Interference/Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMI/EMC) mitigation, and spectrum coordination.
• Develop technical briefings and recommendations for FAA leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior