Job Title: Systems Engineer ( Mostly Remote)
Location: Lexington, MA
Job Type: W2 Contract(Long term)
Background/Need:
The Group performs concept development, prototype design, analysis, and demonstrations in support of the National test ranges and HF and radars and systems. Major activities within the group include the development of optical systems, communication systems, and wideband, airborne, over-the-horizon, and ballistic radar systems with technology development in the areas of phased arrays, advanced waveforms, adaptive signal processing, and unique detection and tracking algorithms.
Job Functions:
Domains: Wideband phased array radar system analysis and design, associated signal and data processing, radar calibration, testing, and data analysis.
- Architect and design advanced radar systems.
- Design, develop, and evaluate advanced radar signal and data processing algorithms.
- Develop test plans to evaluate radar systems and/or subsystems, execute tests, analyze data, and evaluate performance.
Must Have:
- Ability to propose and explore new and innovative techniques and technologies and be able to understand how these new technologies can affect a radar system's capabilities.
- Experience with wideband phased array radar system design, development, calibration and testing.
- Experience in several of the following fields: radar signal processing, statistical signal processing, and moving target detection and tracking.
- Matlab.
- Beamforming.
- Effective communication with colleagues, sponsors, and other research sites.
- Effective organizational skills with the ability to complete assignments working independently and in a team environment.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with adaptive radar system design, development, and testing.
- C or C programming.
- Familiarity with RF laboratory equipment including waveform generators, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers.
Education & Experience: PhD with 5+ years of relevant work experience.
Work Authorization: US Citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.