Posted 6 days ago
Radar Signals Engineer (Multiple)
Chantilly, United StatesOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Designs and analyzes radar signals and algorithms for satellite tracking, conducts performance analyses, and develops models and simulations for aerospace applications.
About this role
APEX TK is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Radar Signals Engineer to join our team supporting a critical government client. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects within the aerospace domain.
Responsibilities:
- Work with our modeling and simulation team to conduct a wide variety of analyses involving radars tracking satellites in all types of Earth orbits
- Satellite-tracking radar signal designs and signal processing algorithms
- Radar antenna design
- Performance analyses of satellite target detection, acquisition, tracking and characterization
- Radar return modeling using 3D satellite models
- Work with experts in astrodynamics, optical sensing, AI, and High Performance Computing
- Use programming languages such as Python, C++, MATLAB, or others to leverage existing analysis tools and develop new ones
- Conduct independent trade studies and technical assessments
- Review and validate algorithms and results provided by external teams
- Develop and present actionable technical briefings
Required Qualifications:
- 2-10 years of relevant experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM related field such as Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace, Computer Science, etc.
- Active Top Secret/SCI w/ CI Poly Clearance
- Experience performing space-related engineering analysis (collecting, organizing, analyzing data) using one or more of the following: C++, Python, R, SQL, PostgreSQL, Linux, MATLAB, VBA, or STK
- Ability to communicate findings and recommendations to internal and external customers
- Solid understanding of satellite-tracking radar signals
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in a STEM related field.
- Experience with other simulation tools and programming languages.
- Experience with phenomenological models, including a demonstrated ability to model relevant physical phenomena and validate those models.
Skills
3D ModelingAstrodynamicsC++High Performance ComputingLinuxMatlabPostgreSQLPythonRRadar Signal ProcessingSatellite TrackingSQLSTKVBA
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