Leolabsinc
Radar Systems Engineer
Washington DC Metro. Posted 4 months ago
The role
The Radar Systems Engineer will support the design, integration, testing, operation, and sustainment of advanced radar systems. This role supports radar modernization, sensor performance analysis, mission demonstrations, modeling and simulation, and customer-facing engineering efforts.
What you will do
- Support the design, analysis, integration, and validation of radar systems and subsystems
- Develop and maintain system requirements, interface documentation, test plans, and engineering analyses
- Evaluate radar performance and recommend enhancements
- Collaborate with software, hardware, data, and operations teams
- Support system verification, validation, and acceptance testing activities
- Analyze operational data and system performance metrics
- Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action efforts
- Support deployment, commissioning, and sustainment activities
- Contribute to technical documentation, design reviews, and customer-facing deliverables
- Assist in the development of concepts of operation, engineering studies, and technical proposals
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- 5+ years of experience supporting radar systems, sensor systems, aerospace systems, or related technical programs
- Knowledge of radar principles, signal processing, RF systems, antenna systems, and sensor performance analysis
- Experience with systems engineering processes, including requirements development, verification, validation, and configuration management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience working in cross-functional engineering environments
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain any required security clearances
Nice to have
- Experience supporting Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Space Situational Awareness (SSA), missile warning, air defense, or other sensor-intensive missions
- Experience with phased array radar systems, tracking radars, or surveillance radars
- Familiarity with RF modeling, signal processing algorithms, or radar performance analysis tools
- Experience supporting Department of Defense, U.S. Space Force, Intelligence Community, or other national security customers
- Active U.S. security clearance
- Master's degree in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline
Benefits
- Flexible remote/hybrid opportunities
- Unlimited paid time off for most roles
- Competitive salary and equity packages
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
Before you apply
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain any required security clearances
About the company
LeoLabs builds a living map of activity in space using a proprietary global radar network and AI-enabled analytics platform. The company provides Space Domain Awareness, Space Traffic Management, and Satellite Operations for space operators and defense organizations.