Remote RF/Microwave Design Engineer

The Advanced Sensor Systems and Test Beds Group performs concept development, prototype design, analysis, and demonstrations in support of the National test ranges and HF and air defense radars and systems. Major activities within the group include the development of optical systems, communication systems, and wideband, airborne, over-the-horizon, and bistatic radar systems with technology development in the areas of phased arrays, advanced waveforms, adaptive signal processing, and unique detection and tracking algorithms. The work in the group often requires the fabrication of one-of-a-kind operational and experimental test assets in support of a significant amount of field testing and data collection to prove new concepts.

Position Scope/Job Functions:
-Domains: Wideband 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.

Skills Required:
-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 radar system design, development, and testing.
-Experience with high fidelity of electromagnetic modeling of RF Systems (example HFSS, FEKO)
-Significant experience in the following fields: RF systems, radar signal processing, statistical signal processing, and moving target detection and tracking.
-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.