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Experienced Seeker Radar Engineer

Experienced Seeker Radar Engineer

CompanyThe Boeing Company
LocationHuntsville, AL, USA
Salary$97750 – $132250
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
  • Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required)

Responsibilities

  • Development of algorithms for radar signal processing techniques such as Kalman filtering, probabilistic and statistical modeling, and measurement processing from pulsed-Doppler waveforms
  • Design of algorithms that process signal returns into discriminated targets and track targets through mission timeline
  • Define system performance requirements and ensure interface definition supports various functional components of the seeker’s and missile’s architecture
  • Conduct analysis to optimize total system-of-systems performance and/or system architecture as applied to algorithmic functionality pertaining to the acquisition and tracking of targets
  • Conduct analysis on seeker simulation data to identify areas of improvement and guide recommendations for system robustness in the presence of challenging operational environments
  • Review and modify the application of general digital signal processing techniques to the processing of reradiated signal content to ensure accurate signal characteristic identification
  • Support the tactical implementation of algorithm designs into Ada or C++ software

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5 years of experience in Digital Signal Processing/Radar/Digital Communications algorithms and techniques (equalization, waveform processing, detection/acquisition/discrimination, channel estimation, filter design, resampling theory, etc.)
  • Experience with MATLAB for data analysis, prototyping, and/or modeling and simulation
  • Experience in digital signal processing theory, including the application of fundamental digital signal processing techniques
  • Knowledge of linear signal theory, Fourier transforms, and communication theory
  • RF, electrical transmission, signal processing and modeling in MATLAB
  • System test experience including test design, implementation, and execution for breadboard and brassboard hardware
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, independent research and development (IRAD) environment
  • Familiarity with multiple programming languages and development environments (C++, Ada, Python, etc.) in an Agile environment
  • Experience in formal technical writing (i.e. Whitepapers, Tech-Notes, Technical Journals, and Research Reports)
  • Experience in technology readiness level (TRL) maturation of novel technologies and concepts