Entry to Mid-level Radar Signal Processing Engineer

at  Space Dynamics Laboratory

JOB ID: 21566

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking an Entry to Mid-level Radar Signal Processing Engineer to develop algorithms and software primarily for airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance applications. You will work as part of a team to create innovative solutions that turn raw radar signals into high quality data products. SDL typically works for DoD and other government agencies, performing research and development to advance the state of the art in radar processing. You should possess familiarity in one or more of the following areas: software development, signal processing, radar phenomenology, radar processing, and image data visualization.

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• Must have a strong computing background and proficiency in C++ and Matlab
• Understanding of signal processing techniques and their application to radar
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Must have or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance
• Must be a US citizen
• Some travel may be require

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• Familiarity with algorithms including synthetic aperture radar, moving target indication, and STAP processin

• Designs and develops tools for organizing data and reading/writing data formats
• Implements radar processing algorithms in software for integration into processing pipelines
• Works with the team to explore new ideas, investigate options, and analyze trade spaces
• Designs and conducts software tests
• Performs radar system modeling and simulation

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• Must have a strong computing background and proficiency in C++ and Matlab
• Understanding of signal processing techniques and their application to radar
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Must have or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance
• Must be a US citizen
• Some travel may be required

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• Familiarity with algorithms including synthetic aperture radar, moving target indication, and STAP processing

SDL supports a variety of missions, including NASA’s vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind and the Department of Defense’s aim to protect our Nation on the ground, in the air, and in space. Our sensors, satellites, software systems, and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions you’ve heard of, and others that you haven’t. Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.
For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.