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Radar Engineer, Senior
Overview
SimTech, Inc., recognized as one of the 2026 Best Places for Working Parents, is seeking a Radar Engineer, Senior to join our dynamic and diverse team in Huntsville, AL. This is an upcoming opening with opportunities for growth and professional development.
SimTech offers a market leading compensation package with excellent benefits, work/life balance, outstanding retirement plan, career advancement and much more.
The Radar Engineer, Senior is responsible for the design, development, integration, testing, and troubleshooting of advanced radar systems supporting missile seeker technologies.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, integrate, test, and evaluate advanced radar systems and subsystems supporting missile seeker and sensor technologies.
Apply technical expertise in radar system design utilizing magnetron-based and solid-state amplifier transmitter architectures.
Develop and implement radar signal processing algorithms including Fast Fourier Transform (FFT), Constant False Alarm Rate (CFAR), pulse compression, and Range/Doppler processing techniques.
Analyze and reconstruct Range/Doppler maps from In-Phase and Quadrature (I/Q) data streams to support target detection, tracking, and discrimination.
Design and evaluate coherent radar waveform modulation schemes including Linear Frequency Modulated (LFM) chirps, Barker codes, Binary Phase Shift Keying (BPSK), and related techniques.
Perform modeling, simulation, analysis, and performance assessments of radar and seeker systems.
Support laboratory integration, hardware testing, system validation, and field test activities.
Troubleshoot and resolve radar system design, integration, performance, and operational issues.
Develop software tools and applications to support radar analysis, signal processing, data collection, and system evaluation activities.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to define system requirements, develop technical solutions, and support program objectives.
Prepare technical reports, test plans, analysis documentation, and engineering presentations.
Support proposal development, technical reviews, and customer briefings as required.
Stay current with emerging radar technologies, signal processing methodologies, and industry best practices.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications & Education Requirements and Desired Skillsets
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in RADAR systems engineering, radar signal processing, or related defense/aerospace applications.
Comprehensive knowledge of radar system design, operation, and performance analysis.
Experience with missile seeker technologies, tracking systems, or sensor systems.
Strong understanding of radar waveform generation and modulation techniques including LFM chirps, Barker codes, BPSK, and pulse compression methods.
Experience developing and implementing radar signal processing algorithms such as FFT, CFAR, Doppler processing, filtering, and target detection techniques.
Proficiency in programming languages including C, C++, and/or C#.
Experience analyzing and processing I/Q data and generating Range/Doppler products.
Experience with radar testing, integration, validation, and troubleshooting activities.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
U.S. Citizenship with Active Secret Security clearance and ability to maintain the designated security clearance level is required.
Physical Description
Employees in these positions will function in a general office/cubicle setting environment, and laboratory/testing setting using standard office equipment and various electronic testing equipment, including a computer, telephone, printers, video equipment, computer software, and testing equipment. Will interact in a general office setting environment with various personnel; participate in meetings and contribute to team success; deliver timely results and produce reports; receive and communicate information; may include telework. May function in a specialized laboratory/testing environment using electronic testing equipment, computer software, and complex systems. May move and test equipment of various weights. Laboratory environment may require use of protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to safety glasses and protective hearing and footwear. May be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization due to business demands; travel occasionally for assigned work.
About SimTech, Inc.
SimTech's mission is to be the most reliable and cost-effective provider of Signature Models, Simulations, Hardware, Software, Cyber solutions, and Test & Evaluation services. Established in 1983 by a team of experienced scientists and engineers, SimTech has a long history of delivering high-technology defense-oriented solutions.
The company has been recognized as a "Best Place to Work" in 2020 and 2021, and as a "Best Place for Working Parents" in 2022-2026 by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce.
SimTech offers an industry-leading comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Be a part of over 43+ years of excellence-join our team today!
To learn more about our exceptional team and employee benefits, contact SimTech HR or visit for more information.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
SimTech, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. SimTech, Inc. is a committed EOE/Vet/Disabled employer.
Simulation Technologies, Inc. (SimTech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, HR@simtechinc.com and/or phone number (256.428.2910) to contact us about your interest in employment with SimTech.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. SimTech participates in E-Verify.