Principal Radar Engineer- MTI
On-siteRedmond, Washington, United States
Redmond, Washington, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeSenior Level
Full TimeSenior Level
Job Summary
Define requirements and architectures for spaceborne MTI detection, tracking, and performance. Develop MTI algorithms for Doppler processing, clutter suppression, and target association while modeling radar performance in MATLAB/Python across orbital geometries. Lead waveform and trade studies to optimize mission capabilities, then partner with RF, FPGA, and software teams to implement and validate algorithms on hardware. Analyze simulated and measured data to define metrics and verification methods, serving as the MTI radar SME to mentor engineers and support customer reviews.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 8+ years in radar systems/signal processing, including MTI detection and target tracking
- Expertise in waveform design, Doppler processing, detection theory, clutter, tracking, and radar performance
- Experience with SAR-based MTI/GMTI algorithms and tracker modeling/evaluation
- Strong MATLAB/Python skills for modeling, simulation, algorithms, and data analysis
- Strong foundation in estimation theory, probability/statistics, Fourier analysis, and numerical methods
- Ability to turn mission needs into requirements, architectures, trade studies, and verification plans in a lean startup environment
- Current or ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in EE, Physics, Mathematics, Signal Processing, or related field
- Spaceborne radar/SAR experience, including orbital-geometry impacts on MTI performance
- Advanced tracking methods: Kalman/EKF/UKF, IMM, MHT, track-before-detect, or feature-aided tracking
- SAR/MTI clutter suppression using DPCA, STAP, or other multi-channel techniques
- Familiarity with STANAG 4607/4676, OMS/UCI, or related MTI data standards
- Phased arrays, electronic beam steering, digital beamforming, and radar calibration
- Real-time algorithm implementation in C/C++, FPGA, GPU, or embedded processors
- Radar integration, hardware-in-the-loop test, and verification/validation experience
- Experience briefing DoD/IC customers as a principal technical representative
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