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Develop radar waveform designs, radar modes, and associated signal processing algorithms. * Perform modeling, simulation, and analysis of radar system performance under operational conditions.

Develop radar waveform designs, radar modes, and associated signal processing algorithms. * Perform modeling, simulation, and analysis of radar system performance under operational conditions.

Develop radar waveform designs, radar modes, and associated signal processing algorithms. * Perform modeling, simulation, and analysis of radar system performance under operational conditions.

Experience with radar systems design, performance analysis, and field testing. * Excellent ... We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used--so we're looking for ...

Experience with radar systems design, performance analysis, and field testing. * Excellent ... We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used-so we're looking for ...

Experience with radar systems design, performance analysis, and field testing. * Excellent ... We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used--so we're looking for ...

Experience with radar systems design, performance analysis, and field testing. * Excellent ... We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used-so we're looking for ...

Research of modern RADAR system, software, hardware, and information assurance requirements. * Technical risk assessment of radar designs and architectures. * Analysis of modern radar interfaces ...

$100 - $125/hr

Develop subsystem specifications for elements of a radar sensor based on top-level radar system requirements * Develop test strategies and methodologies to evaluate new or competing radar designs

Develop subsystem specifications for elements of a radar sensor based on top-level radar system requirements * Develop test strategies and methodologies to evaluate new or competing radar designs

Develop subsystem specifications for elements of a radar sensor based on top-level radar system requirements * Develop test strategies and methodologies to evaluate new or competing radar designs

Develop subsystem specifications for elements of a radar sensor based on top-level radar system requirements * Develop test strategies and methodologies to evaluate new or competing radar designs

Develop subsystem specifications for elements of a radar sensor based on top-level radar system requirements * Develop test strategies and methodologies to evaluate new or competing radar designs

Sr. Radar Systems Engineer

Carmel, IN · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Develop subsystem specifications for elements of a radar sensor based on top-level radar system requirements * Develop test strategies and methodologies to evaluate new or competing radar designs

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for radar system designer in the United States is $95,277.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $86,000.00 and $104,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Radar System Design Engineer

Chantilly, VA

SAIC
IT Services • 10K+ employees

$160K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 17 hours ago


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Job description

Job ID: 2614459

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-07-10

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI with Poly

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE


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.
  • 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.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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