RF Engineer I/II - Radar
Core
Develop space-based radar subsystems including SAR systems, conduct analysis, simulation, and support hands-on testing and integration for missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
Role type
Radar Systems Engineer (Space Applications)
Builds
Space-based radar payloads and subsystems for NASA, Space Development Agency, and U.S. Space Force missions
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / Radar Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Radar system design, SAR systems knowledge, Orbital mechanics, RF link budget analysis, MATLAB/Python simulation, Signal processing
Preferred skills
Phased array antennas, Beamforming, Radar imaging modes (stripmap, spotlight, ScanSAR), RF design tools (AWR, ADS, CST), STK orbital modeling
Technologies
MATLAB, Python, STK, AWR, ADS, CST
Responsibilities
Support architecture design, prototyping, integration, and flight development of space-based radar systems; Conduct radar link budget analysis and performance modeling; Perform radar calculations including range/Doppler resolution and SNR; Assist in mission analysis including ground track visualization and revisit analysis; Participate in hands-on radar testing including EIRP, sensitivity, and imaging tests; Support proposal development and engineering reviews.
Seniority
Individual Contributor (Entry to Mid-level)
