Radar Engineer

Job Title: Radar Analyst/Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Radar Analyst/Engineer to join a well-established team of analysts and software engineers. This team supports prototyping, testing, and analysis efforts associated with tactical code development for AN/TPY-2 and SBX radars. The role involves working with real-time HWIL systems, tactical software, and hardware to perform prototyping, testing, analysis, and verification of tactical algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scenarios for radar system performance analysis.
• Develop analysis tools and apply new or existing tools to perform complex analyses.
• Enhance understanding of critical radar functions, including acquisition, tracking, discrimination, and system-level interactions.
• Support projects such as ground test performance analysis, post-flight reconstructions, and risk-reduction efforts.
• Collaborate in a dynamic environment that encourages team interaction and creative problem-solving.

Essential Skills

• 2-10 years of experience in radar analysis, with a preference for 4-7 years.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Proficiency in data manipulation, radar systems, MATLAB, and radar analysis.
• Experience with radar signal injection and modeling using Python.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with radar systems engineering and radar operations.
• Proficiency in data visualization, signal processing, electromagnetics, or system engineering.
• Experience with fire control systems and simulation frameworks.

Work Environment

The position is onsite at Redstone Arsenal, working in a lab environment. You will collaborate directly with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and engineers from various companies. The work environment is very collaborative with a relaxed atmosphere, allowing for flexible work hours. Employees can choose to work four ten-hour days or a 9/80 schedule. The company offers competitive salaries and benefits, including a matching 401(k), Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid leave, and performance-based bonuses.

This is a Permanent position based out of Huntsville, AL.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $180000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

CFD Research offers competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). CFD Research offers our Full-Time, permanent employee-owners a highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance. Additionally, we offer company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long-term and short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance. Part-Time and Temporary employee-owners may receive partial or reduced benefits and leave time based on their employment status level. Performance appraisals occur twice a year and annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements. In addition, group and individual bonuses are awarded for exceptional performance.

This is a fully onsite position in Huntsville,AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2026.

About Actalent

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