Mid-Level Radar Exploitation Engineer

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

AV is seeking a mid-level Radar Exploitation Engineer with experience in radar-based missile analysis to provide advanced technical intelligence support to NASIC at Wright-Patterson AFB. You will lead analytic efforts to characterize foreign missile systems and deliver high-impact intelligence products to senior decision-makers and the broader Intelligence Community.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead characterization of foreign missile systems using line-of-sight radar-collected data across multiple missile classes (ballistic, cruise, hypersonic, air-to-air, surface-to-air, surface-to-surface).
• Extract, analyze, and interpret radar-derived missile observables (RCS, kinematics, staging events, propulsion phases, guidance behavior, engagement geometry).
• Analyze time-series radar data to identify flight phases and system-unique signature features.
• Apply advanced signal processing and tracking techniques to derive kinematic and dynamic parameters from radar returns.
• Produce clear, concise technical intelligence products (reports, briefings) that meet IC standards and withstand peer review.
• Brief findings to NASIC analysts, DoD program offices, and other IC stakeholders.
• Help develop and refine analytic methods, models, tools, and tradecraft for radar-based missile exploitation.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or closely related field.
• Approximately 3-6 years of relevant experience in radar analysis, missile systems analysis, RF signal processing, MASINT, EW, or related technical intelligence work (graduate education may substitute for some experience).
• Strong understanding of radar fundamentals (radar equation, SNR, detection/tracking, antennas, beam patterns, line-of-sight propagation, CW/pulsed/pulse-Doppler/FMCW/pulse-compression waveforms).
• Experience analyzing missile kinematics, trajectories, and flight phases.
• Hands-on experience with MATLAB and/or Python (NumPy/SciPy/Matplotlib) for signal processing, modeling, and data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality technical documentation and brief technical results to varied audiences.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance; Active TS/SCI strongly preferred.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Master's degree in EE, RF Engineering, Radar Systems, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related discipline.
• Prior experience directly supporting NASIC or other IC/DoD analysis centers focused on missile or air/space threat systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in trajectory reconstruction, RCS/signature analysis, and performance/vulnerability assessments for air and missile defense.
• Experience with modeling & simulation tools (e.g., STK, radar tracking simulations, missile engagement models).
• Familiarity with multi-sensor fusion and IC analytic tools/databases.

Competencies & Work Environment

• Strong technical curiosity and initiative; ability to operate with increasing independence.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary, classified environment alongside government, military, and contractor personnel.
• Work is performed on-site in secure facilities in or around Wright-Patterson AFB; occasional travel (