Radar System Design Engineer
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Radar System Design Engineer
Location
Chantilly, VA, United States
Experience
Senior
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
Apply by
August 9, 2026
Applicants
0
Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Office
Job Description
Position Summary
The Radar System Design Engineer will support advanced space-based ISR and ground radar mission systems by performing radar architecture definition, system-level design, and radar signal processing development. This role aligns with the requirement for Radar system design or radar signal processing expertise in Chantilly-based roles.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead radar system architecture development, deriving functional and performance requirements from mission needs.
· Develop radar waveform designs, radar modes, and associated signal processing algorithms.
· Perform modeling, simulation, and analysis of radar system performance under operational conditions.
· Support hardware-in-the-loop testing, sensor integration, and validation of radar subsystems.
· Develop technical documentation, design artifacts, performance briefs, trade studies, and algorithm specifications.
· Collaborate with systems, integration, MBSE, payload, and ISR engineering teams to ensure interface compatibility and mission alignment.
· Support customer technical interchange meetings, milestone reviews, and engineering working groups.
### Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field; Master’s preferred.· With min. 9 years of overall experience.
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- 8–12+ years of experience in radar system design, radar architecture, or radar signal processing. -
- Expertise in RF hardware design, payload architectures, and test methodologies.
- Experience with RF test equipment including VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
Must have a TS/SCI, and be willing to obtain a poly
### About the Company
[SAIC®](http://www.saic.com/) is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit [saic.com](http://www.saic.com/). For ongoing news, please visit our [newsroom](http://www.saic.com/who-we-are/newsroom/).
Key Responsibilities
- Lead radar system architecture development and derive functional requirements from mission needs.
- Develop radar waveform designs, modes, and signal processing algorithms.
- Perform modeling, simulation, and analysis of radar system performance.
- Support hardware-in-the-loop testing, sensor integration, and subsystem validation.
- Develop technical documentation, design artifacts, and algorithm specifications.
- Collaborate with systems, integration, and engineering teams to ensure interface compatibility.
- Support customer technical meetings, milestone reviews, and engineering working groups.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Applied Physics
- or related field
Skills Required
Radar system designRadar architectureRadar signal processingRF hardware designPayload architecturesTest methodologiesVNAsSpectrum analyzersSignal generatorsCollaborationCommunication
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