Radar Signals Engineer (Multiple)

APEX TK is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Radar Signals Engineer to join our team supporting a critical government client. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects within the aerospace domain.

Responsibilities:

• Work with our modeling and simulation team to conduct a wide variety of analyses involving radars tracking satellites in all types of Earth orbits
• Satellite-tracking radar signal designs and signal processing algorithms
• Radar antenna design
• Performance analyses of satellite target detection, acquisition, tracking and characterization
• Radar return modeling using 3D satellite models
• Work with experts in astrodynamics, optical sensing, AI, and High Performance Computing
• Use programming languages such as Python, C++, MATLAB, or others to leverage existing analysis tools and develop new ones
• Conduct independent trade studies and technical assessments
• Review and validate algorithms and results provided by external teams
• Develop and present actionable technical briefings

Required Qualifications:

• 2-10 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM related field such as Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace, Computer Science, etc.
• Active Top Secret/SCI w/ CI Poly Clearance
• Experience performing space-related engineering analysis (collecting, organizing, analyzing data) using one or more of the following: C++, Python, R, SQL, PostgreSQL, Linux, MATLAB, VBA, or STK
• Ability to communicate findings and recommendations to internal and external customers
• Solid understanding of satellite-tracking radar signals

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a STEM related field.
• Experience with other simulation tools and programming languages.
• Experience with phenomenological models, including a demonstrated ability to model relevant physical phenomena and validate those models.